Roxcelanna Nia Redmond, local activist examines a photo of children at a public shower from the 1930s, on display at East Baltimore Historical Library, its home in three historic row homes, a passion project in response to the Johns Hopkins's acquisition of 2,000 properties Thu., Dec. 16, 2021. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff)

Roxcelanna Nia Redmond, local activist examines a photo of children at a public shower from the 1930s, on display at East Baltimore Historical Library, its home in three historic row homes, a passion project in response to the Johns Hopkins's acquisition of 2,000 properties Thu., Dec. 16, 2021. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff) (Karl Merton Ferron/The Baltimore Sun)

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The East Baltimore Historical Library, which takes up three historic rowhomes, is a passion project in response to the Johns Hopkins' acquisition of 2,000 properties.

East Baltimore Historical Library opens in three historic row homes

Roxcelanna Nia Redmond, local activist holds a portrait of her great grandmother Isabella Spann,whom she credits with teaching her passion by saying, “Never forget your history, never forget where you came from" while posing at East Baltimore Historical Library, its home in three historic row homes, a passion project in response to the Johns Hopkins's acquisition of 2,000 properties Thu., Dec. 16, 2021. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff)

Roxcelanna Nia Redmond, local activist holds a portrait of her great grandmother Isabella Spann,whom she credits with teaching her passion by saying, “Never forget your history, never forget where you came from" while posing at East Baltimore Historical Library, its home in three historic row homes, a passion project in response to the Johns Hopkins's acquisition of 2,000 properties Thu., Dec. 16, 2021. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff) (Karl Merton Ferron/The Baltimore Sun)

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East Baltimore Historical Library opens in three historic row homes

Some of the books on display at East Baltimore Historical Library, its home in three historic row homes, a passion project in response to the Johns Hopkins's acquisition of 2,000 properties Thu., Dec. 16, 2021. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff)

Some of the books on display at East Baltimore Historical Library, its home in three historic row homes, a passion project in response to the Johns Hopkins's acquisition of 2,000 properties Thu., Dec. 16, 2021. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff) (Karl Merton Ferron/The Baltimore Sun)

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East Baltimore Historical Library opens in three historic row homes

With a quilt named, "Stitching Old Wounds" in background, Roxcelanna Nia Redmond, local activist pauses while reflecting about the heritage and history of her community at East Baltimore Historical Library, its home in three historic row homes, a passion project in response to the Johns Hopkins's acquisition of 2,000 properties Thu., Dec. 16, 2021. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff)

With a quilt named, "Stitching Old Wounds" in background, Roxcelanna Nia Redmond, local activist pauses while reflecting about the heritage and history of her community at East Baltimore Historical Library, its home in three historic row homes, a passion project in response to the Johns Hopkins's acquisition of 2,000 properties Thu., Dec. 16, 2021. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff) (Karl Merton Ferron/The Baltimore Sun)

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East Baltimore Historical Library opens in three historic row homes

A quilt named, "Stitching Old Wounds" on display at East Baltimore Historical Library, its home in three historic row homes, a passion project in response to the Johns Hopkins's acquisition of 2,000 properties Thu., Dec. 16, 2021. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff)

A quilt named, "Stitching Old Wounds" on display at East Baltimore Historical Library, its home in three historic row homes, a passion project in response to the Johns Hopkins's acquisition of 2,000 properties Thu., Dec. 16, 2021. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff) (Karl Merton Ferron/The Baltimore Sun)

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East Baltimore Historical Library opens in three historic row homes

Roxcelanna Nia Redmond, local activist examines a photo of children at a public shower from the 1930s, on display at East Baltimore Historical Library, its home in three historic row homes, a passion project in response to the Johns Hopkins's acquisition of 2,000 properties Thu., Dec. 16, 2021. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff)

Roxcelanna Nia Redmond, local activist examines a photo of children at a public shower from the 1930s, on display at East Baltimore Historical Library, its home in three historic row homes, a passion project in response to the Johns Hopkins's acquisition of 2,000 properties Thu., Dec. 16, 2021. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff) (Karl Merton Ferron/The Baltimore Sun)

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East Baltimore Historical Library opens in three historic row homes

An interior view of East Baltimore Historical Library, its home in three historic row homes, a passion project in response to the Johns Hopkins's acquisition of 2,000 properties Thu., Dec. 16, 2021. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff)

An interior view of East Baltimore Historical Library, its home in three historic row homes, a passion project in response to the Johns Hopkins's acquisition of 2,000 properties Thu., Dec. 16, 2021. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff) (Karl Merton Ferron/The Baltimore Sun)

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East Baltimore Historical Library opens in three historic row homes

Homes which were spared demolition are reflected in the front door as Roxcelanna Nia Redmond, local activist poses at East Baltimore Historical Library, its home in three historic row homes, a passion project in response to the Johns Hopkins's acquisition of 2,000 properties Thu., Dec. 16, 2021. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff)

Homes which were spared demolition are reflected in the front door as Roxcelanna Nia Redmond, local activist poses at East Baltimore Historical Library, its home in three historic row homes, a passion project in response to the Johns Hopkins's acquisition of 2,000 properties Thu., Dec. 16, 2021. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff) (Karl Merton Ferron/The Baltimore Sun)

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East Baltimore Historical Library opens in three historic row homes

East Baltimore Historical Library, its home in three historic row homes, a passion project in response to the Johns Hopkins's acquisition of 2,000 properties Thu., Dec. 16, 2021. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff)

East Baltimore Historical Library, its home in three historic row homes, a passion project in response to the Johns Hopkins's acquisition of 2,000 properties Thu., Dec. 16, 2021. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff) (Karl Merton Ferron/The Baltimore Sun)

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