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

Shhhh! The market has secrets to keep.

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

1. Shhhh! The market has secrets to keep. Marker

Inscription. The lore of Lexington Market has always loomed almost as large as its public market prowess. From myths of catacombs under the old West Market (really tunnels used by butchers and produce vendors for cold storage before modern refrigeration), to the infamous bar and supposed speakeasy Tubb's, to rumors of illegal whiskey distilleries utilizing the tunnels during Prohibition times—Lexington's past isn't checkered, just long!

Erected by Maryland Center for History and Culture.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings.

Location. 39° 17.493′ N, 76° 37.295′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in the Bromo Arts District. It is on West Lexington Street west of North Eutaw Street, on the right when traveling west. 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic

and in the Chesapeake Bay Region.

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: The "stage" for all of Baltimore (here, next to this marker); A melting pot of local business owners who call the market home (a few steps from this marker); A walk through the history of Lexington Market (a few steps from this marker); More than a building because we're losing count!

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(a few steps from this marker); See and be seen at the Market (a few steps from this marker); Black slavery in and around Lexington Market (a few steps from this marker); A place for art in the heart of the Bromo (a few steps from this marker); Muskrat! Bear! Geese! Terrapin! Raccoon! Only at Lexington Market! (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

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

2. Shhhh! The market has secrets to keep. 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 190 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 23, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.