Bromo Arts District in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
It's a crab cake legacy, hon!
In 1886 at the age of 19, John W. Faidley went into business with fish dealer Peter B. Smith, opening as Smith & Faidleynow known simply as Faidley's. Faidley's granddaughter, Nancy Devine, and her husband, Bill, continue to operate what is the market's longest tenured business.
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John W. Faidley Sr. (left) stands with his son John W. Faidley Jr. (right); Faidley's is famous for their lump crab cakes and fresh seafood.
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Oysters & clams served annually
John W. Faidley
Seafood
Raw Bar
Fresh oysters & clams
Erected by Maryland Center for History and Culture.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 39° 17.482′ N, 76° 37.337′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in the Bromo Arts District. It is at the intersection of West Lexington Street and North Paca Street, on the left when traveling west on West Lexington Street. The marker stands along the pedestrian walkway between Paca and Eutaw. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, in the Chesapeake Bay Region, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fresh food in the heart of the city? Look no further than Lexington. (a few steps from this marker); The largest animals to ever be found at Lexington Market? Elephants. (a few steps from this marker); Brush Mural Fest (within shouting distance of this marker); Ring, ring! Hear that? It's time to open up shop! (within shouting distance of this marker); A place for art in the heart of the Bromo (within shouting distance of this marker); Shhhh! The market has secrets to keep. (within shouting distance of this marker); See and be seen at the Market (within shouting
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 22, 2024
3. Findlays mural outside of Lexington Market
Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 218 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 23, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
