Opening Day

[Where2GoNext?]

Hello everyone. I'm new to the forum. I'm originally from Baltimore. I had no idea they did some remodeling downtown. When I come to town...I have to see what you all are talking about. I haven't been to Camden Yards since the late 90's when the team had Davey Johnson as manager and Cal Ripken Jr. was still playing. Heck I haven't been to Ravens stadium (or M&T Bank haha).

[jonjj]

Department 56 Villages, Christmas in the City

This is a link to buy a replica of the Baltimore Arts Tower (Bromo Seltzer Tower) if anyone is interested.

[Be More]

Originally Posted by bawlmer

I guess I am in the minority on this one, at least of those posting. I have friends in Chicago who have seen it on TV and wondered if it was a church. When they got a close up of the Bromo Seltzer clock they just laughed. But, I guess it's another example of fabulous Baltimore architecture.

At this point, I am embarrassed for you. I am sure there is a splendid panorama of Arundel Mills Mall hanging above your mantle.

[bawlmer]

Originally Posted by helenejen

Funny, I'm from Chicago and like the Tower, and friends and family who have visited from Chicago have all commented on it positively. But opinions are like you know what, everyone has one.

By the way, did you figure out how to add to your own reputation, Bawlmer. Your numbers seems to have more than doubled in the last couple of weeks.

Hey you're right! Haven't figured that out yet, but you got me thinking now.
BTW, I didn't mean to imply that only people from Chicago found the Bromo Seltzer ridiculous. Just so happened my friends did.
Wouldn't it be great if Baltimore had a great landmark like the John Hancock, Space Needle, Empire State Bldg., Independence Hall, US Capitol etc.

[psychofan]

Originally Posted by bawlmer

Hey you're right! Haven't figured that out yet, but you got me thinking now.
BTW, I didn't mean to imply that only people from Chicago found the Bromo Seltzer ridiculous. Just so happened my friends did.
Wouldn't it be great if Baltimore had a great landmark like the John Hancock, Space Needle, Empire State Bldg., Independence Hall, US Capitol etc.

Apparently the National Aquarium does nothing for you as a landmark?

[bawlmer]

Originally Posted by psychofan

Apparently the National Aquarium does nothing for you as a landmark?

I'm not sure if you're serious. In case you are, no, it doesn't. It's a landmark alright, but not one of significance. Kind of like saying, turn right at the McDonalds. That's a landmark also, but not in the category of the examples I offered.

[rudy_d]

Originally Posted by bawlmer

Hey you're right! Haven't figured that out yet, but you got me thinking now.
BTW, I didn't mean to imply that only people from Chicago found the Bromo Seltzer ridiculous. Just so happened my friends did.
Wouldn't it be great if Baltimore had a great landmark like the John Hancock, Space Needle, Empire State Bldg., Independence Hall, US Capitol etc.

B-more doesn't have the US Capitol building, but it does have the Basilica, which was also designed by Henry Latrobe and built during the same time period.