Bromo Arts District in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

It's a crab cake legacy, hon!

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 22, 2024

1. It's a crab cake legacy, hon! Marker

Inscription.
In 1886 at the age of 19, John W. Faidley went into business with fish dealer Peter B. Smith, opening as Smith & Faidley—now 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.

[Caption:]
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.

[Image at the base:]
Over 1,000,000
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. Marker 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 address: 400 W Lexington St, Baltimore MD 21201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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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 distance of this marker); Black slavery in and around Lexington Market (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 22, 2024

2. It's a crab cake legacy, hon! Marker

Findlay’s mural outside of Lexington Market image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 22, 2024

3. Findlay’s 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 53 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 23, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.