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

These Citizens by Subscribing for the Park Stock in 1860

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 26, 2020

1. These Citizens by Subscribing for the Park Stock in 1860 Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Enabled the city to purchase
Druid Hill

Thomas Swann, Mayor
George S. Brown, Chauncey Brooks, Benjamin Deford, John S. Gittings, William E. Hooper, John H. B. Latrobe, Columbus O'Donnell, John M. Orem, Enoch Pratt, Thomas Winans

Park Commission
1860Thomas Swann, Mayor, Columbus O'Donnell, John H. B. Latrobe, William E. Hooper, Robert Leslie

Erected 1915.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 39° 18.914′ N, 76° 38.417′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Reservoir Hill. Marker is at the intersection of Madison Avenue and Cloverdale Street, on the right when traveling north on Madison Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baltimore MD 21217, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Towers, Gates & Pavilions (within shouting distance of this marker); This Panel by John Monroe (within shouting distance of this marker); Emersonian Apartments (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line);

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The Esplanade (about 500 feet away); Eli Siegel (about 700 feet away); William Wallace (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ponds, Springs & Fountains (approx. 0.3 miles away); A Memorial Rose Garden (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 26, 2020

2. These Citizens by Subscribing for the Park Stock in 1860 Marker

The old entrance to Druid Hill Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, May 4, 2008

3. The old entrance to Druid Hill Park

The marker is to the right.

Scene on the Lake, Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, Md. image. Click for full size.

J. J. Prats Postcard Collection, circa 1908

4. Scene on the Lake, Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, Md.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,445 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on May 4, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. 4. submitted on September 28, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.