Mount Vernon Cultural District

Introduction

The Mount Vernon Cultural District, located just north of downtown Baltimore, is one of the city's oldest and most culturally rich neighborhoods. Centered on Washington Monument Place, the area radiates outward with cultural institutions and historic buildings. The landmark is the Washington Monument, built 1815-1829, which was the first major Washington Monument in America, predating the one in Washington D.C. by decades. The district houses top cultural institutions including the Walters Art Museum, Peabody Institute, and George Peabody Library, forming one of America's most dense cultural building clusters. Walking the cobblestone streets, visitors can admire 19th century Federal and Greek Revival row houses, cast-iron balconies, and elegant streetlamps, experiencing Baltimore's former glory as America's third largest city. Designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1971, it is an excellent place to explore Baltimore's cultural and architectural heritage.

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