University of Maryland in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Inner Harbor Lofts
Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck, April 9, 2008
1. Inner Harbor Lofts Marker
This complex, once three separate structures built between 1886 and 1905, hosed a wide variety of industries. These included a shoe manufacturer, the nation's leading straw hat company, (M.S. Levy), one of the largest lithographers in the south, (Isaac Friedenwald and Company), and E. Rosenfeld and Company, manufacturer of sleepwear.
These large, elegant buildings, with oversized windows to allow more light, were a welcome relief from the small, back rooms of tiny houses where people had worked and lived among strong fumes and cuttings piled high on the floor.
The unskilled labor force of the garment industry was filled largely by women, who worked 16 hour shifts for less than a dollar a day.
Erected by the City of Baltimore, Crowninshield Corporation, sponsor, and William Donald Schaefer, mayor.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Baltimore City historical markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 39° 17.26′ N, 76° 37.336′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in University
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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: Davidge Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Davidge Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Baltimore is the birthplace of the dental profession and dental education. (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Baltimore Arts Tower (about 400 feet away); The Classic Building (about 400 feet away); Baltimore Infirmary (about 500 feet away); The Baltimore & Frederick-Town Turnpike
Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck, April 9, 2008
2. The Inner Harbor Lofts
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Baltimore & Frederick-Town Turnpike (was about 700 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,213 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 9, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio.
