Bromo Arts District in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The "stage" for all of Baltimore
Whether hosting school concerts, fashion shows, or an annual Preakness Parade (complete with a Lexington Market-special "crab derby"), every Baltimorean knows that the Market has always been a hub for cultural life in the city.
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The annual Crab Derby is held the week before the Preakness Stakes to determine the fastest crustacean in Maryland.
Erected by Maryland Center for History and Culture.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Sports.
Location. 39° 17.494′ N, 76° 37.291′ 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 left 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: Shhhh! The market has secrets to keep. (here, next to this marker); A melting pot of local business owners who call the market home (here, next to this marker); More than a building because we're losing count! (a few steps from this marker); A walk through the history of Lexington Market
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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 148 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 23, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
