Summary
Federal Hill Park is a public park located on the southern side of Baltimore's Inner Harbor, near Fort McHenry. In 1608, it was named after Capt. John Smith, who was the first explorer to see the hill; he described it as "a giant bank of red clay." Federal Hill Park was given its current name in 1788 during a citywide celebration of Maryland ratifying the U.S. Constitution; some 4,000 Baltimoreans came to the hill to celebrate. The park is considered one of the oldest in the city, and was incorporated into the city's park plan in 1904. It is also known for its role as a lookout point during the War of 1812 and the Civil War. Erosion and cave-ins were a problem during the 20th century because of a series of...
Federal Hill Park is a public park located on the southern side of Baltimore's Inner Harbor, near Fort McHenry. In 1608, it was named after Capt. John Smith, who was the first explorer to see the hill; he described it as "a giant bank of red clay." Federal Hill Park was given its current name in 1788 during a citywide celebration of Maryland ratifying the U.S. Constitution; some 4,000 Baltimoreans came to the hill to celebrate. The park is considered one of the oldest in the city, and was incorporated into the city's park plan in 1904. It is also known for its role as a lookout point during the War of 1812 and the Civil War. Erosion and cave-ins were a problem during the 20th century because of a series of tunnels underneath the hill; it was determined in 1992 that the tunnels were part of a mine used to quarry sand for glassware. The land problems, among other issues, sparked a series of renovations for the park that include a refurbishment project that was completed in 1995. In 2000, the park was rededicated after a nearly $2 million stabalization project to combat an erosion problem.
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Housing foreclosures have hit record numbers. It can cost $100 to fill up an SUV. Even Fannie and Freddie might need an advance on their allowance from Uncle Sam. Can the economic news get any worse? Oh, yes. The faltering economy now is coming after...Tags: Vehicles, Coca-Cola Company, Under Armour Inc., Festive Event
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City hit by 5 killings over weekend
Sun reporterDr. Stephen Baylin first suspected something was amiss in his Federal Hill neighborhood yesterday morning when he opened his door but did not see his Sunday newspapers. "I stepped outside," he said, "and the street was a crime scene." For the second...Tags: Vehicles, Murder, Prosecution, Theft, Witnesses
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Go Today
Hippity HopGo see kids compete in a Preakness race. The children mount a rubber ball with an attached handle and bounce around a miniature race course in the "Hippity Hop." The event takes place at 11 a.m. in Federal Hill Park, 800 Battery Ave.... -
On the fast track to a 'crisis'?
Sun ReporterThe breakdown of Eight Belles at the Kentucky Derby has reignited the debate over whether breeders are sacrificing durability for speed. Young horses breaking down on the track has become all too common. Eight Belles is the fourth high-profile...Tags: Farms, George Washington, Photography, Churchill Downs, Animals
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Summer festival guide
Special to baltimoresun.comHairdos that mirror beehives, cars that drip with unfamiliar ornaments and books that came off the shelves years ago. It's time for Baltimoreans to tuck away their winter clothes and welcome the warm weather, and there's no better way to celebrate the...Tags: Virgin Music Festival, Artscape, Mining, Jazz Music, Folk Music
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Federal Hill
Special to baltimoresun.comAs its name suggests -- or rather, glaringly proclaims -- Federal Hill sits by a rise of land that is home to a federal historic district. What the name belies, though, is the neighborhood's strong sense of unity, its active, rich personality, and its...Tags: Jamestown (Jamestown, Virginia), Road Transportation, American Visionary Art Museum, John Smith, Transportation
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Dealing an Ace to a shuffled life
Sun ReporterSuddenly this spring, I found myself alone. Don't worry, nobody died or anything. It was just the standard spousal parting of ways, followed by the standard reclaiming of space -- painting the walls colors I liked, moving furniture where I wanted it,... -
Where to explore the urban wilderness
Special To The SunWhere can you go fishing, ride a miniature train, tour a historic mansion, hike in the wilderness, visit a living memorial or try out some radical new moves on a skateboard -- all within the boundaries of Baltimore City? That's right, if you're a city...Tags: American Revolutionary War, Rivers, Maryland Zoo Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University, Railway Transportation
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Romantic spots
Sun StaffValentine's Day is a holiday that causes some lonely people to wish they were dead. And it's also a holiday when some people may choose to hang out with the dead. Lisa Matthews, lead singer of local band Love Riot, thinks visiting the resting place of...Tags: Food and Dining Culture, Walters Art Museum, Baltimore Museum of Art, Johns Hopkins University, Restaurant and Catering Industry
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