Standard Oil Building, Baltimore

Name: Standard Oil Building
Address: Baltimore, United States

#267 among attractions in Baltimore

Skyscraper, Beaux-Arts architecture

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Standard Oil Building, also known as the Stanbalt Building, is a historic office building located at Baltimore, Maryland, United States. It is a 15-story Beaux Arts skyscraper designed by Clyde N. Friz, one of Baltimore's best-known Beaux Arts designers, and built in 1922. The steel-frame "U"-shaped office building is clad in limestone. It was built by the Standard Oil Company at a time when that business was once one of the nation's principal corporations, the dominant supplier of gasoline and fuels. ()

Coordinates: 39°17'43"N, 76°36'49"W

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Central Baltimore (Mount Vernon)Baltimore United States

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Standard Oil Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Walters Art Museum, Lexington Market, Washington Monument, Peale Museum.

~850 ftNW
Ancient and 18th-19th century art
Walters Art Museum, Baltimore
5 min walk • The Walters Art Museum, nestled in the heart of Baltimore, United States, is a cultural gem that boasts an extensive collection of art from around the world. This prestigious institution is renowned for its assemblage of treasures ranging from pre-dynastic Egyptian...
0.5 miSW
Shopping, Market
Lexington Market, Baltimore
13 min walk • Lexington Market, nestled in the heart of Baltimore, United States, is a bustling hub of commerce and culture that has served the city since 1782. As one of the oldest public markets in America, it has become an iconic landmark, known for its vibrant atmosphere...
~1000 ftNW
Memorial, Historical place, Park
Washington Monument, Baltimore
5 min walk • The Washington Monument in Baltimore stands as a testament to the city's historical significance and its veneration of one of America's founding fathers, George Washington. This memorial, located in the Mount Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore, is not to be confused with...
~1580 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Natural history museum
Peale Museum, Baltimore
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Baltimore, the Peale Museum is a cultural gem steeped in American history. Established in 1814 by artist Rembrandt Peale, this museum holds the distinction of being the oldest purpose-built museum in the United States.
~770 ftSW
Nation's first Roman Catholic cathedral
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Baltimore
4 min walk • The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, also called the Baltimore Basilica, was the first Roman Catholic cathedral built in the United States, and was among the first major religious buildings constructed in the nation after the adoption of the U.S.
~1180 ftN
Church
St. Ignatius Church, Baltimore
6 min walk • St. Ignatius Church is a historic Catholic church in Baltimore, Maryland within the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Established and administered by the Society of Jesus, the church is dedicated to Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the order's founder.
~1070 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Center Stage, Baltimore
6 min walk • Center Stage is the state theater of Maryland, and Baltimore's largest professional producing theater. Center Stage began in a converted gymnasium in 1963 as a full arena theatre that seated 240 people.
~530 ftNW
Museum, Art gallery
C. Grimaldis Gallery, Baltimore
3 min walk • The C. Grimaldis Gallery is a contemporary and modern art gallery established in 1977 by Constantine Grimaldis. It is the longest continually operating gallery in Baltimore, Maryland.
~1470 ftSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
National Shrine of St. Alphonsus Liguori, Baltimore
8 min walk • St. Alphonsus Church, Rectory, Convent and Halle, also known as St. John Neumann Shrine and "Baltimore's Powerhouse of Prayer," is a historic Roman Catholic church complex located within the Archdiocese of Baltimore in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Since 1992, the parish has held regular Tridentine Masses.
~1530 ftW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Maryland Center for History and Culture, Baltimore
8 min walk • The Maryland Center for History and Culture, founded on March 1, 1844, is the oldest cultural institution in the U.S. state of Maryland. The organization "collects, preserves, and interprets objects and materials reflecting Maryland's diverse heritage".
~920 ftNW
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Lafayette Monument, Baltimore
5 min walk • The Lafayette Monument is a bronze equestrian statue of Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, by Andrew O'Connor, Jr. It is located on the northern edge of the South Park, at Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore, directly across a cobblestone circle from The Washington Monument.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Standard Oil Building?

Nearby attractions include C. Grimaldis Gallery, Baltimore (3 min walk), First Unitarian Church, Baltimore (3 min walk), Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Baltimore (4 min walk), Walters Art Museum, Baltimore (5 min walk).

How to get to Standard Oil Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Standard Oil Building:

Bus

Saint Paul Street & East Mulberry Street • Lines: Purple (2 min walk)
Hamilton Street • Lines: Purple (3 min walk)

Light rail

Mount Vernon • Lines: Lr (10 min walk)
Lexington Market • Lines: Lr (10 min walk)

Metro

Charles Center • Lines: M (11 min walk)
Lexington Market • Lines: M (12 min walk)

Train

Baltimore Camden Station (22 min walk)
Baltimore Penn Station (22 min walk)