Downtown in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Munsey Building
Known as the "dealer in dailies," and the "undertaker of journalism" for his cavalier buying and selling of papers, Munsey bought the News (forerunner of the News American) in 1908. He thus became the first non-resident owner of the newspaper since its inception. Munsey scorned the News building that previously stood on this site and decided to replace it a mere five years after its erection with the current building that bears his name.
The local architectural firm of Baldwin & Pennington, together with McKim, Mead & White of New York design the building. The Munsey Trust Company opened the ground floor in 1913. In 1915, the bank became the Equitable Trust Company with Munsey as the chairman of the board. The News continued to publish here until its move in 1924 to Pratt and Commerce Streets.
Erected by the City of Baltimore, Baltimore Investment Associates, sponsor, William Donald Schaefer, mayor.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Communications • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Baltimore City historical markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
Location. 39° 17.408′ N, 76° 36.735′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of South Calvert Street (Maryland Route 2) and East Fayette Street, on the right when traveling north on South Calvert Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baltimore MD 21202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Equitable Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battle Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Battle Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Battle Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); The Banking House of Alexander Brown & Sons (within shouting distance of this marker); Discover Baltimore’s Changing Skyline (within shouting distance of this marker); Discover Baltimore: The Monumental City (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
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