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Architecture

Plans for Mechanic Theatre wait in the wings

August 4, 2008

Baltimore's Morris A. Mechanic Theatre has been closed for four years, but it's still a source of high drama for those curious about what will happen to the key downtown property.

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Competition draws designers

July 14, 2008

Israeli-born architect Moshe Safdie hasn't designed a project for Baltimore since he designed Coldspring Newtown in the 1970s, but he's apparently interested in working on the $107 million law school planned by the University of Baltimore.
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September 10, 2007

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Future of Mechanic hinges on its design

August 13, 2007

Of all the arguments for designating Baltimore's Morris A. Mechanic Theatre a city landmark, one of the strongest comes from the owner itself.
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Another revival for restaurant?

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