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Canton, Baltimore

Canton is a historic waterfront neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. The neighborhood is along Baltimore's outer harbor in the southeastern section of the city, roughly two miles east of Baltimore's downtown district and next to or near the neighborhoods of Patterson Park, Fell's Point, Highlandtown, and Brewers Hill.

Canton
CountryUnited States
StateMaryland
CityBaltimore
Population
 (2010)
 • Total10,826[1]
DemonymCantonite
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)EDT
ZIP code
21224
Area code410, 443, and 667
Canton Historic District
O'Donnell Square
LocationEastern Ave. and Waterfront, Conkling, and Chester Sts., Baltimore, Maryland
Coordinates39°16′53″N 76°34′34″W / 39.28139°N 76.57611°W / 39.28139; -76.57611Coordinates: 39°16′53″N 76°34′34″W / 39.28139°N 76.57611°W / 39.28139; -76.57611
Area350 acres (140 ha)
Built1828 (1828)
ArchitectMultiple
Architectural styleLate 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Late Victorian
NRHP reference No.80001784[2]
Added to NRHPJanuary 29, 1980

Canton is considered one of Baltimore's trendiest and vibrant neighborhoods, known for its family-friendly community, urban lifestyle and hot spot for the social scene. The inclusive neighborhood continues to see rapid growth as more development opportunities come into the area.[3] Since the late 1990s, the neighborhood has undergone significant gentrification and has been ranked the 16th most-gentrified zip code in the nation from 2000 to 2016.[4]

History

In 1785, Irish merchant and slave owner, John O'Donnell settled in Baltimore after arriving on the ship "Pallas" from Calcutta and the Chinese port of Guangzhou, then called Canton by English speakers. When O'Donnell purchased land, he named his plantation Canton.[5] In the beginning of the 19th century, O'Donnell's land was sold off by his son Columbus O’Donnell, William Patterson and Peter Cooper, and was developed by the Canton Company for the waterfront industry and blue-collar housing.[6] On April 5th, 2021, after a successful campaign by neighborhood groups, O'Donnell's statue was removed.[7]

A major feature of early Canton was Major David Stodder's shipyard, located at Harris Creek, with the most famous vessel being built the USS Constellation.[6]

During the early 19th century, European immigrants settled in the area. Welsh immigrants, primarily workers from South Wales, began settling in Baltimore in large numbers beginning in the 1820s. Welsh and Irish migrant workers composed a large portion of Baltimore's working class during the early and mid-1800s.[8] In 1850, a large community of copper workers from Wales settled in the neighborhood.[9] These workers established a Presbyterian church in 1865, located on Toone Street in Canton.[10] Subsequent groups of immigrants have included Germans, Poles and Ukrainians.

In the 2000s, as industry moved out, new housing and marinas have been developed along the waterfront and gentrification of the existing housing has occurred further inland.

Boundaries

Canton is bounded by Patterson Park and Eastern Ave to the north, Chester Street to the west, the waterfront to the south, and Conkling Street to the east. The streets are laid out in a uniform north to south and east to west directions, with the major exception of Boston Street, which runs along the Patapsco River waterfront.

Transportation

Canton is conveniently situated with easy access to Interstate 95, Interstate 895 and Boston Street and Eastern Avenues, which provide major surface routes to downtown Baltimore. Two high-frequency MTA bus lines (Gold and Navy) service Canton for direct access to the central business district and Penn Station. The south waterfront area provides a water taxi link to Locust Point.

Bus transportation to New York City and Washington, D.C. is available with frequent service at a nearby Eastern Bus stop on Ponca Street.

Landmarks

Many of the structures are included in the Canton Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.[6]

Canton's traditional center is O'Donnell Square, a small park bordered on the north and south by O'Donnell Street, to the east by South Potomac Street, and to the west by Linwood Avenue. O'Donnell Square is home to a number of lively bars and restaurants, gift shops, salons and other small businesses, as well as residences. Canton is also immediately adjacent to Patterson Park, a popular nearby attraction for local residents. In the 2000s, developments have added focus areas to the neighborhood, including the Canton Waterfront Park and Maryland Korean War Memorial, the rehabilitated American Can Company building, the Du Burns Soccer Arena, two marinas, a public boat launch, and new bars and restaurants. The Canton Dog Park, the first off-leash dog park in Baltimore, has been open for dog lovers since 2002.

The neighborhood is home to the many food and wine festivals, Light Night Canton, Baltimore's annual Ukrainian-American festival, summer concert series, and is a popular destination to view Baltimore Harbor July 4th fireworks. A premier shopping complex, The Shops at Canton Crossing, anchored by Target and Nordstrom Rack, has been serving local residents since 2013.

Notable churches in the area include the St. Casimir (Roman Catholic) Church, built c. 1926, the St. Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church, and the (Episcopal) Church on the Square.

 
Enoch Pratt Free Library branch

Canton's branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library, Baltimore's first and in operation since 1866, is centrally located on O’Donnell Square.

A moored trash interceptor, the female-gendered Professor Trash Wheel (with appropriate googly eyes) can be found off the Boston Street Pier Park since December 2016.[11]

Housing stock

Most houses in Canton are turn-of-the-20th-century two- to three-story rowhouses. Some homes closer to the waterfront date from the Civil War and many are well-preserved despite their age. New townhouses have recently been built at O'Donnell Square and throughout the neighborhood, replacing some of the previous stock. There are also luxury waterfront apartments and condominiums in recently rehabilitated industrial buildings. According to the Baltimore Neighborhood Indicators Alliance, the median price of homes sold in 2016 was $286,500, an increase from $231,000 in 2011.[12]

Demographics

Based on data derived from the census[13] of 2010 and 2014 ACS 5-year estimate, there were 11,398 people living in the neighborhood. The racial makeup of Canton was 90.8% White, 3.9% African American, 0.1% Native American, 2.3% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. The median household income in 2016 was $103,282, the 2nd highest of all Baltimore neighborhoods, behind Roland Park.[12] 88.1% of the working-age population is employed, 3.0% is unemployed, both rates highest and lowest, respectively, among all Baltimore neighborhoods.[14]

References

  1. ^ a b "Canton neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland (MD), 21224 subdivision profile - real estate, apartments, condos, homes, community, population, jobs, income, streets". www.city-data.com. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
  2. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  3. ^ Pryce, Meghan. "Moving up — city neighborhoods on the rise". baltimoresun.com. Retrieved 2017-02-21.
  4. ^ "Top 20 Gentrified Zip Codes". Rent Cafe. 26 February 2018. Retrieved 2019-03-20.
  5. ^ "Why Is It Named Canton? - Ghosts of Baltimore". ghostsofbaltimore.org. 11 September 2013. Retrieved 2018-02-19.
  6. ^ a b c Norbert Zaczek; Rev. Richard E. Choma; John Hnedak (January 1977). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Canton Historic District" (PDF). Maryland Historical Trust. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
  7. ^ "'Symbols that occupy our collective landscape matter': Baltimore removes statue of slave owner from Canton park".
  8. ^ . Center for Heritage Resource Studies. Archived from the original on 2012-07-30. Retrieved 2012-10-10.
  9. ^ "Historical & Architectural Preservation / Historic Districts / Maps Of Historic Districts / Canton". Baltimore City Government. Retrieved 2012-10-10.
  10. ^ . Canton Community Association. Archived from the original on 2012-09-01. Retrieved 2012-10-10.
  11. ^ McDaniels, Andrea (4 December 2016). "Professor Trash Wheel makes its debut in Canton". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
  12. ^ a b "American Community Survey" (PDF). American Community Survey. Retrieved 2019-03-20.
  13. ^ "AreaVibes". AreaVibes. United States Census. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
  14. ^ "American Community Survey" (PDF). American Community Survey. Retrieved 2019-03-23.

External links

  • The Canton Community Association
  • Canton Historic District, Baltimore City, including photo from 2004, at Maryland Historical Trust

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Canton is a historic waterfront neighborhood in Baltimore Maryland United States The neighborhood is along Baltimore s outer harbor in the southeastern section of the city roughly two miles east of Baltimore s downtown district and next to or near the neighborhoods of Patterson Park Fell s Point Highlandtown and Brewers Hill CantonNeighborhood of BaltimoreCountryUnited StatesStateMarylandCityBaltimorePopulation 2010 Total10 826 1 DemonymCantoniteTime zoneUTC 5 Eastern Summer DST EDTZIP code21224Area code410 443 and 667Canton Historic DistrictU S National Register of Historic PlacesU S Historic districtO Donnell SquareShow map of BaltimoreShow map of MarylandShow map of the United StatesLocationEastern Ave and Waterfront Conkling and Chester Sts Baltimore MarylandCoordinates39 16 53 N 76 34 34 W 39 28139 N 76 57611 W 39 28139 76 57611 Coordinates 39 16 53 N 76 34 34 W 39 28139 N 76 57611 W 39 28139 76 57611Area350 acres 140 ha Built1828 1828 ArchitectMultipleArchitectural styleLate 19th And 20th Century Revivals Late VictorianNRHP reference No 80001784 2 Added to NRHPJanuary 29 1980Canton is considered one of Baltimore s trendiest and vibrant neighborhoods known for its family friendly community urban lifestyle and hot spot for the social scene The inclusive neighborhood continues to see rapid growth as more development opportunities come into the area 3 Since the late 1990s the neighborhood has undergone significant gentrification and has been ranked the 16th most gentrified zip code in the nation from 2000 to 2016 4 Contents 1 History 2 Boundaries 3 Transportation 4 Landmarks 5 Housing stock 6 Demographics 7 References 8 External linksHistory EditIn 1785 Irish merchant and slave owner John O Donnell settled in Baltimore after arriving on the ship Pallas from Calcutta and the Chinese port of Guangzhou then called Canton by English speakers When O Donnell purchased land he named his plantation Canton 5 In the beginning of the 19th century O Donnell s land was sold off by his son Columbus O Donnell William Patterson and Peter Cooper and was developed by the Canton Company for the waterfront industry and blue collar housing 6 On April 5th 2021 after a successful campaign by neighborhood groups O Donnell s statue was removed 7 A major feature of early Canton was Major David Stodder s shipyard located at Harris Creek with the most famous vessel being built the USS Constellation 6 During the early 19th century European immigrants settled in the area Welsh immigrants primarily workers from South Wales began settling in Baltimore in large numbers beginning in the 1820s Welsh and Irish migrant workers composed a large portion of Baltimore s working class during the early and mid 1800s 8 In 1850 a large community of copper workers from Wales settled in the neighborhood 9 These workers established a Presbyterian church in 1865 located on Toone Street in Canton 10 Subsequent groups of immigrants have included Germans Poles and Ukrainians In the 2000s as industry moved out new housing and marinas have been developed along the waterfront and gentrification of the existing housing has occurred further inland Boundaries EditCanton is bounded by Patterson Park and Eastern Ave to the north Chester Street to the west the waterfront to the south and Conkling Street to the east The streets are laid out in a uniform north to south and east to west directions with the major exception of Boston Street which runs along the Patapsco River waterfront Transportation EditCanton is conveniently situated with easy access to Interstate 95 Interstate 895 and Boston Street and Eastern Avenues which provide major surface routes to downtown Baltimore Two high frequency MTA bus lines Gold and Navy service Canton for direct access to the central business district and Penn Station The south waterfront area provides a water taxi link to Locust Point Bus transportation to New York City and Washington D C is available with frequent service at a nearby Eastern Bus stop on Ponca Street Landmarks EditMany of the structures are included in the Canton Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 6 Canton s traditional center is O Donnell Square a small park bordered on the north and south by O Donnell Street to the east by South Potomac Street and to the west by Linwood Avenue O Donnell Square is home to a number of lively bars and restaurants gift shops salons and other small businesses as well as residences Canton is also immediately adjacent to Patterson Park a popular nearby attraction for local residents In the 2000s developments have added focus areas to the neighborhood including the Canton Waterfront Park and Maryland Korean War Memorial the rehabilitated American Can Company building the Du Burns Soccer Arena two marinas a public boat launch and new bars and restaurants The Canton Dog Park the first off leash dog park in Baltimore has been open for dog lovers since 2002 The neighborhood is home to the many food and wine festivals Light Night Canton Baltimore s annual Ukrainian American festival summer concert series and is a popular destination to view Baltimore Harbor July 4th fireworks A premier shopping complex The Shops at Canton Crossing anchored by Target and Nordstrom Rack has been serving local residents since 2013 Notable churches in the area include the St Casimir Roman Catholic Church built c 1926 the St Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church and the Episcopal Church on the Square Enoch Pratt Free Library branch Canton s branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library Baltimore s first and in operation since 1866 is centrally located on O Donnell Square A moored trash interceptor the female gendered Professor Trash Wheel with appropriate googly eyes can be found off the Boston Street Pier Park since December 2016 11 Housing stock EditMost houses in Canton are turn of the 20th century two to three story rowhouses Some homes closer to the waterfront date from the Civil War and many are well preserved despite their age New townhouses have recently been built at O Donnell Square and throughout the neighborhood replacing some of the previous stock There are also luxury waterfront apartments and condominiums in recently rehabilitated industrial buildings According to the Baltimore Neighborhood Indicators Alliance the median price of homes sold in 2016 was 286 500 an increase from 231 000 in 2011 12 Demographics EditBased on data derived from the census 13 of 2010 and 2014 ACS 5 year estimate there were 11 398 people living in the neighborhood The racial makeup of Canton was 90 8 White 3 9 African American 0 1 Native American 2 3 Asian 1 0 from other races and 2 0 from two or more races The median household income in 2016 was 103 282 the 2nd highest of all Baltimore neighborhoods behind Roland Park 12 88 1 of the working age population is employed 3 0 is unemployed both rates highest and lowest respectively among all Baltimore neighborhoods 14 References Edit a b Canton neighborhood in Baltimore Maryland MD 21224 subdivision profile real estate apartments condos homes community population jobs income streets www city data com Retrieved 29 January 2018 National Register Information System National Register of Historic Places National Park Service July 9 2010 Pryce Meghan Moving up city neighborhoods on the rise baltimoresun com Retrieved 2017 02 21 Top 20 Gentrified Zip Codes Rent Cafe 26 February 2018 Retrieved 2019 03 20 Why Is It Named Canton Ghosts of Baltimore ghostsofbaltimore org 11 September 2013 Retrieved 2018 02 19 a b c Norbert Zaczek Rev Richard E Choma John Hnedak January 1977 National Register of Historic Places Registration Canton Historic District PDF Maryland Historical Trust Retrieved 2016 04 01 Symbols that occupy our collective landscape matter Baltimore removes statue of slave owner from Canton park A Historic Context for the Archaeology of Industrial Labor in the State of Maryland Center for Heritage Resource Studies Archived from the original on 2012 07 30 Retrieved 2012 10 10 Historical amp Architectural Preservation Historic Districts Maps Of Historic Districts Canton Baltimore City Government Retrieved 2012 10 10 Canton Timeline Canton Community Association Archived from the original on 2012 09 01 Retrieved 2012 10 10 McDaniels Andrea 4 December 2016 Professor Trash Wheel makes its debut in Canton The Baltimore Sun Retrieved 5 June 2018 a b American Community Survey PDF American Community Survey Retrieved 2019 03 20 AreaVibes AreaVibes United States Census Retrieved 2016 08 18 American Community Survey PDF American Community Survey Retrieved 2019 03 23 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Canton Baltimore The Canton Community Association Canton Historic District Baltimore City including photo from 2004 at Maryland Historical Trust Boundary Map of the Canton Historic District Baltimore City Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Canton Baltimore amp oldid 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