1880 Obelisk at Howard and Lombard
The 150 year anniversary of Charm City was held in 1880. Not to be confused with the city’s incorporation, which took place in 1797, the celebration marked the 1730 founding of Baltimore Town. The Sesquicentennial featured a giant obelisk at the corner of Howard and Lombard Streets. The temporary monument was constructed out of wood and covered with plaster adorned with Egyptian hieroglyphics, according to the Tormey family website.
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