Structures of Restriction

Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, May 15, 2008

1. Structures of Restriction Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Fences have played an integral part in Mount Vernon Place’s history. The small interior fence was originally installed in 1935 to keep jackrabbits from eating the gardens during a Baltimore jackrabbit epidemic. The rabid rodents plagued this neighborhood’s green spaces for over two months until wealthier residents displaced them. The fencing has been altered now that the perennials are no longer under a threat. In 2002, the larger exterior fence was installed by the then newly formed Department of Homeland Security after Mount Vernon Place was listed as a high-risk landmark for possible terrorist attack. Because of the fence, all terrorist attacks have been thwarted.

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Architecture • Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.

Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 39° 17.845′ N, 76° 36.994′ W. Marker was in Baltimore, Maryland. It was in Mount Vernon. Marker could be reached from

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West Mount Vernon Place, in the median. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Baltimore MD 21201, United States of America.

We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Garrett Jacobs Mansion (a few steps from this marker); Murnaghan House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hackerman House (within shouting distance of this marker); Revival (within shouting distance of this marker); The Severn Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); To George Washington (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lafayette Monument (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

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Additional commentary.
1. Beyond the Compass, Beyond the Square: Mapping History
This "historical marker" was one of seven installed by Maryland Institute College of Art sophomore Daniel Allende as part of the 2008 exhibit Beyond the Compass, Beyond the Square. While marker text has some basis

Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, May 15, 2008

2. Structures of Restriction Marker

The fences can be seen in this photo.

in truth, exaggerations become quickly apparent when one takes the time to read the text. In addition to the insight the marker provides about the history of Mount Vernon Square, it also helps to illustrate how often historical markers are taken for granted, almost unseen, and how they could say most anything, yet still be unnoticed.

— Submitted June 4, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio.

Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, May 15, 2008

3. Structures of Restriction Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,913 times since then and 32 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week May 18, 2008. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 16, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio.