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

Ring, ring! Hear that? It's time to open up shop!

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

1. Ring, ring! Hear that? It's time to open up shop! Marker

Inscription.
Beginning in 1963, Market shoeshine vendor James B. Carpenter starts a daily tradition of ringing a bell that hung on Eutaw St. outside of Lexington Market at 8am sharp to signal the start of the market day.

[Caption:]
James B. Carpenter signals the start of the market day by ringing the Lexington Market bell in 1963.

Erected by Maryland Center for History and Culture.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Communications • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1963.

Location. 39° 17.484′ N, 76° 37.308′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in the Bromo Arts District. Marker is on West Lexington Street east of North Paca Street, on the right when traveling east. 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A place for art in the heart of the Bromo (a few steps from this marker); The largest animals to ever be found at Lexington Market? Elephants. (a few steps from this marker); See and be seen at the Market (within shouting distance of this marker); Shhhh! The market has secrets to keep. (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Black slavery in and around Lexington Market (within shouting distance of this marker); The "stage" for all of Baltimore (within shouting distance of this marker); Muskrat! Bear! Geese! Terrapin! Raccoon! Only at Lexington Market! (within shouting distance of this marker); A melting pot of local business owners who call the market home (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. Ring, ring! Hear that? It's time to open up shop! Marker

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 33 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 23, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.