Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Millspaugh Porch Swing
This swing and viewing spot pays tribute to Meredith P. and Martin L. Millspaugh, Jr. who, together, dedicated their lives to revitalizing downtown Baltimore. They were early believers that Baltimore was a unique destination with the historical, cultural and commercial character to attract people of all ages, for work and play.
Always a cheerleader for the city, Meredith founded the Downtown Discovery touring company and volunteered with a dozen historic arts and environmental civic organizations. Martin worked tirelessly for 25 years as CEO of Charles Center-Inner Harbor Redevelopment (1960-1985) to plan, design, finance and construct the Inner Harbor. He was described by the Baltimore Sun as "a builder who can get things done, but also a planner thinking in decades, an arbiter of taste improving the city's looks and a public thinker, always aware that his real clients are the citizens of Baltimore." He later worked on waterfront plans in 90 cities on 5 continents.
Porch Swing made possible by generous gifts from family and friends of Meredith P. and Martin L. Millspaugh Jr.
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Location. 39° 16.905′ N, 76° 36.573′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in the Inner Harbor. It is on Baltimore Waterfront Promenade east of Light Street (Maryland Route 2), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 Key Hwy, Baltimore MD 21230, 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: Rash Field and the Inner Harbor Story (a few steps from this marker); Jake's Skatepark (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pride of Baltimore (about 300 feet away);
Other markers no longer nearby. Baltimores Part in Saving the Bay (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed); Port of Baltimore (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed); The Olmsted Legacy (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 15, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
