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Baltimore
Interesting Facts about Baltimore
One interesting fact about Baltimore is that it has the 1st African American Wax Museum.
Fun fact: Baltimore's nickname is Charm City.
Random fact: Edgar Allen Poe once lived in Baltimore. The very first monument in his honor was erected in Baltimore.
The American National Anthem was written in Baltimore by Francis Scott Key during his imprisonment.
Oscar award-winning actress and comedian Monique is from Baltimore.
Thurgood Marshall, the 1st African American Supreme Court Justice was born in Baltimore.
Actors Jada Pinkett Smith, Edward Norton, and Tupac Shakur all attended the Baltimore School for the Arts.
Interesting fact: Baltimore is the birthplace of Babe Ruth.
James Brown once owned the number one radio station in town. Kwesi Mfume worked for him there while attended Baltimore Community College.
Several popular t.v. series were filmed and based in Baltimore including: Homicide, The Wire, and The Corner.
Jazz great Billie Holiday was born in Baltimore. A monument of this female jazz singer stands on the corner of Lafayette and Pennsylvania avenues.
America's first Catholic Cathedral is located in Baltimore.
Things to See in Baltimore
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Baltimore
Downtown
Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Old Town
Inner Harbor
Fells Point