Downtown in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

To Commemorate the Inauguration of a Chemical Industry in America

The Manufacture of Illuminating Gas

Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, April 24, 2008

1. To Commemorate the Inauguration of a Chemical Industry in America Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The first franchise in America to produce and distribute gas for public use was granted in 1816 by this city to the Baltimore Gas Light Company, established by Rembradnt Peale, William Lorman, James Mosher, Robert Cary Long and William Gwynn. In exercise of this franchise, gas has been supplied uninterruptedly by the original company and its successors.

This tablet is erected on the premises
of the direct descendant of the pioneer company.

Erected by
The American Chemical Society
Maryland Section
April 3, 1939

Erected 1939 by the American Chemical Society, Maryland Section.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1780.

Location. 39° 17.473′ N, 76° 37.035′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Downtown. Marker is on North Liberty Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Baltimore Gas and Electric Company Building (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Beehler Umbrella Factory (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mayor Thomas D'Alesandro, Jr. (about 400 feet away); Nancy D'Alesandro Pelosi (about 400 feet away); Charles Center & One Charles Center (about 500 feet away); Moving Up To Cathedral Hill: Three Centuries of Change (about 600 feet away); Downtown (about 600 feet away); Old St. Paul's (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

Marker is to the left of the door image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, April 24, 2008

2. Marker is to the left of the door

The building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, April 24, 2008

3. The building

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,183 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 24, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio.