Alex. Brown & Sons Building, Baltimore

Name: Alex. Brown & Sons Building
Address: 135 East Baltimore Street, Baltimore, United States

#304 among attractions in Baltimore

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The Alex. Brown & Sons building is a historical structure located at 135 East Baltimore Street in Baltimore, Maryland. During the 20th century it served as the corporate headquarters for the banking firm Alex. Brown & Sons, the oldest in the United States when it was purchased by Bankers Trust in 1997. The two-story building, completed in 1901 and designed by the partnership of J. Harleston Parker and Douglas H. Thomas. Jr. survived the 1904 Baltimore fire. The building was modified on the Calvert Street side and in the interior by the firm Beecher, Friz, and Gregg in 1905. ()

Built: 1901 (123 years ago)Coordinates: 39°17'22"N, 76°36'45"W

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135 East Baltimore StreetCentral Baltimore (Downtown Baltimore)Baltimore United States

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Alex. Brown & Sons Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Farms Arena, Baltimore Heritage Walk, War Memorial Plaza, Harborplace.

~1780 ftW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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Hiking, Hiking trail, Scenic walking areas
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~1510 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Performing arts
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~1290 ftS
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~1110 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Natural history museum
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~870 ftNE
City hall, H. L. Mencken
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~1240 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, Ship
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~1510 ftE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
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~440 ftN
Monuments and statues
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Alex. Brown & Sons Building?

Nearby attractions include One Calvert Plaza, Baltimore (1 min walk), Battle Monument, Baltimore (3 min walk), 10 Light, Baltimore (3 min walk), Business and Government Historic District, Baltimore (3 min walk).

How to get to Alex. Brown & Sons Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Alex. Brown & Sons Building:

Bus

Redwood Street • Lines: Purple (2 min walk)
Light Street • Lines: Orange (3 min walk)

Metro

Charles Center • Lines: M (3 min walk)
Shot Tower/Market Place • Lines: M (9 min walk)

Light rail

Baltimore Arena • Lines: Lr (10 min walk)
Lexington Market • Lines: Lr (11 min walk)

Train

Baltimore Camden Station (15 min walk)