South Central Avenue Historic District, Baltimore

Name: South Central Avenue Historic District
Address: Baltimore, United States

#516 among attractions in Baltimore

Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture

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South Central Avenue Historic District is a national historic district in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. It contains brick two- and three-story industrial and residential buildings reflecting over 150 years of utilitarian adaptation of buildings and space. The district includes early 19th century rowhouses, late 19th century and early 20th century manufacturing and warehouse buildings, gas stations, stables, car barns, commercial/residential buildings, and corner stores. Several larger buildings are the Bagby Furniture Company Building, the Strauss Malt House, and the Alameda School. Many rowhouses have been covered with formstone. ()

Coordinates: 39°17'12"N, 76°35'58"W

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Southeastern Baltimore (Little Italy)Baltimore United States

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Day trips

South Central Avenue Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Aquarium, Fell's Point, Seven Foot Knoll Light, Flag House & Star-Spangled Banner Museum.

0.4 miW
Iconic fixture for marine-life exhibits
National Aquarium, Baltimore
11 min walk • The National Aquarium in Baltimore, United States, is a world-class facility that showcases the beauty and diversity of aquatic life. Situated in the heart of Baltimore's Inner Harbor, this impressive institution is not only a hub of marine education and conservation...
0.4 miSE
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Fell's Point, Baltimore
11 min walk • Fell's Point, a vibrant entertainment district nestled in the historic heart of Baltimore, stands as a testament to the city's rich maritime heritage. This bustling waterfront neighborhood, with its cobblestone streets and rows of colorful 18th and 19th-century...
0.4 miSW
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse, Museum
Seven Foot Knoll Light, Baltimore
10 min walk • The Seven Foot Knoll Light is a historic beacon situated in the city of Baltimore, United States. This lighthouse, one of the oldest screw-pile designs in the country, was constructed in 1855 and originally stood at the mouth of the Patapsco River on the Chesapeake Bay.
~1100 ftW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Flag House & Star-Spangled Banner Museum, Baltimore
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Baltimore, the Flag House & Star-Spangled Banner Museum stands as a testament to the American spirit and the birth of the nation's most iconic symbol—the Star-Spangled Banner. This historic museum, situated in the very building where Mary...
~550 ftW
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Little Italy, Baltimore
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Baltimore, Little Italy stands as a vibrant testament to the rich cultural heritage of its Italian American community. This entertainment district, with its charming streets and old-world ambiance, is a slice of Italy tucked away in the bustling...
~1290 ftSW
Museum
Baltimore Public Works Museum, Baltimore
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Baltimore, the Baltimore Public Works Museum is a unique institution dedicated to the intricacies and history of the city's public works systems. This specialized museum provides an in-depth look at the infrastructure and services that keep the...
~1400 ftSW
Memorial
National Katyń Memorial, Baltimore
7 min walk • The National Katyń Memorial stands as a poignant tribute to the thousands of Polish officers and intellectuals who were executed by the Soviet Union during World War II. Located in Baltimore, United States, this memorial is a somber reminder of the atrocities...
~1770 ftSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Pier Six Pavilion, Baltimore
9 min walk • Pier Six Pavilion is a music venue located in Baltimore, Maryland. The waterfront venue is located on Pier Six of the Inner Harbor and opened in 1981.
~1520 ftNW
Museum, History museum
Carroll Mansion, Baltimore
8 min walk • The Carroll Mansion is a historic building and museum located in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
~1290 ftW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Reginald F. Lewis Museum, Baltimore
7 min walk • The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African-American History & Culture is the premier experience and best resource for information and inspiration about the lives of African American Marylanders.
0.4 miNW
Museum, Architecture
Phoenix Shot Tower, Baltimore
10 min walk • The Phoenix Shot Tower, also known as the Old Baltimore Shot Tower, is a red brick shot tower, 234.25 feet tall, located near the downtown, Jonestown, and Little Italy communities of East Baltimore, in Maryland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to South Central Avenue Historic District?

Nearby attractions include St. Leo's Church, Baltimore (3 min walk), Little Italy, Baltimore (3 min walk), Douglass Place, Baltimore (6 min walk), Flag House & Star-Spangled Banner Museum, Baltimore (6 min walk).

How to get to South Central Avenue Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to South Central Avenue Historic District:

Bus

Bank Street • Lines: Orange (4 min walk)
Fleet Street & Central Avenue Westbound • Lines: Lm (5 min walk)

Metro

Shot Tower/Market Place • Lines: M (11 min walk)
Charles Center • Lines: M (21 min walk)

Light rail

Convention Center • Lines: Lr (28 min walk)
Baltimore Arena • Lines: Lr (28 min walk)

Train

Baltimore Camden Station (29 min walk)