Middle East in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Clarence H. "Du" Burns Amphitheater
Clarence H. "Du" Burns, September 13, 1918 - January 12, 2003
— Eager Park —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 8, 2023
1. Clarence H. "Du" Burns Amphitheater Marker
Inscription.
Clarence H. "Du" Burns Amphitheater. Clarence H. "Du" Burns, September 13, 1918 - January 12, 2003. Mr. Burns was first elected to the Baltimore City Council in 1971. In 1986, the then-Mayor William Donald Schaefer resigned after being elected Governor of Maryland. As City Council President, Mr. Burns was elevated to Mayor in January 1987 becoming the first African-American Mayor in the City's history. Mayor Burns was born in East Baltimore at 424 N. Caroline Street, the current site of Dunbar High School. His father was a laborer and his mother cleaned homes. Mr. Burns attended Baltimore public schools and sold newspapers and vegetables before securing a job at Dunbar High School. After he was elected to the City Council, he fought for reinvestment in the City's neighborhoods and advocated tirelessly for improving the lives of his constituents in East Baltimore and other neighborhoods in the City.
Mr. Burns was first elected to the Baltimore City Council in 1971. In 1986, the then-Mayor William Donald Schaefer resigned after being elected Governor of Maryland. As City Council President, Mr. Burns was elevated to Mayor in January 1987 becoming the first African-American Mayor in the City's history. Mayor Burns was born in East Baltimore at 424 N. Caroline Street, the current site of Dunbar High School. His father was a laborer and his mother cleaned homes. Mr. Burns attended Baltimore public schools and sold newspapers and vegetables before securing a job at Dunbar High School. After he was elected to the City Council, he fought for reinvestment in the City's neighborhoods and advocated tirelessly for improving the lives of his constituents in East Baltimore and other neighborhoods in the City.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Government & Politics. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1987.
Location. 39° 18.067′ N, 76° 35.475′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Middle East. Marker is on North Wolfe Street north of Ashland Avenue, on the left when traveling north. The marker stands on the grounds of Eager Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 929 N Wolfe St, Baltimore MD 21205, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 8, 2023
2. Clarence H. "Du" Burns Amphitheater Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 38 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 8, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
