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

Robert & Rosetta

Oletha Devane and Christopher Kojzar

— 2022 —

Robert & Rosetta Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, March 22, 2024

1. Robert & Rosetta Marker

Inscription.
Casting a light on the identities of two enslaved persons mentioned in 1830s-era Baltimore newspaper announcements, this piece cues onlookers to a history of Lexington Market, and more specifically, pays homage to those who had been assertively noticed on its grounds during the relegated times of slavery. Robert and Rosetta, the individuals commemorated, are imagined as silhouettes, embellished with ornamental patterns to symbolize protection, growth and flight.

Erected by Maryland Center for History and Culture.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Communications • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 39° 17.489′ N, 76° 37.276′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in the Bromo Arts District. Marker is at the intersection of West Lexington Street and North Eutaw Street, in the median on West Lexington Street. 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. Straight from the bay… right to the market! (a few steps from this marker); Muskrat! Bear! Geese! Terrapin! Raccoon! Only at Lexington Market! (a few steps from this marker); A walk through the history of Lexington Market

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(a few steps from this marker); A melting pot of local business owners who call the market home (a few steps from this marker); More than a building because we're losing count! (a few steps from this marker); Black slavery in and around Lexington Market (a few steps from this marker); See and be seen at the Market (a few steps from this marker); The "stage" for all of Baltimore (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

The information set in the sidewalk about Robert image. Click for full size.

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

2. The information set in the sidewalk about Robert

The information set in the sidewalk about Rosetta image. Click for full size.

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

3. The information set in the sidewalk about Rosetta

<i>Robert & Rosetta</i> image. Click for full size.

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

4. Robert & Rosetta

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 42 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 23, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.