Baltimore MD Moving Companies

Baltimore, Maryland

Maryland's largest city and a popular moving destination, Baltimore is nicknamed “Charm City,” for good reason. Established by the colonial government in 1729, Baltimore has become a top tourist destination in the state and has thrived as a port city.  Today, the Inner Harbor is the city’s central tourist location. Residence and visitors alike will find remnants of Baltimore’s fascinating maritime history entangled with a number of modern attractions including the National Aquarium, Maryland Science Center, Port Discovery Children’s Museum and the new sports stadiums for the Ravens and Orioles. In addition to the tourism attractions, people are moving to Baltimore to take advantage of the city’s much-needed “makeover” and stabling economy.

History:
Baltimore owes much of its early prosperity to its desirable location. Situated farther west than any other major Atlantic port, Baltimore’s nature provided the perfect site for Baltimore City. Thanks in large part to the area tobacco production; the city gradually took on a life of its own. Local entrepreneurs, conscious of northern Maryland’s grain fields, were quick to take advantage of Baltimore’s free-flowing streams, which is a scarcity in coastal Maryland. In 1904, the city’s progress suffered a brutal setback when a fire destroyed most of the city’s business district, including a number of historic structures. In the city’s spirit, the devastated area was quickly rebuilt. The Depression soon hit and its impact was too big an obstacle for local initiative to overcome. Economic troubles sprouted once again during World War II, halting physical development in the city. After the war, Baltimore’s economy, once again, began to thrive. As residents’ standard of living improved, city residents were attracted to new housing developments beyond Baltimore’s borders, and many left town. Baltimore, which had experienced population growth every year since the mid-1900s, began to shrink as neighboring cities experienced tremendous growth. Suburban flight initially distressed the city’s economy, particularly the downtown retail district. A redoubling of effort from, business, as well as a tapping into of ambitious federal programs for urban renewal, gave the city another new look. While problems remained, the government managed to invigorate the downtown area by renovating existing buildings and replacing others.

Economy:
Baltimore's re-energized downtown and central location has made the city increasingly attractive to new and expanding businesses. Bethlehem Steel's ranked as the top employer in the 1980s was replaced by jobs in the service sector. These new jobs were in fields such as finance hospitality, entertainment, maritime commerce and health. Growth in the technology industries in areas such as electronics, telecommunications, information technology and aerospace research has contributed to the creation of many new jobs in the area. Today, Baltimore is an established hub of medicine and biosciences, and remains a national headquarters for advanced medical research. Year after year, Baltimore, Maryland ranks among the country’s top markets in key retail categories. Recently, tourism, prompted by the expansion of downtown attractions, has boosted construction and has lured residents back Downtown. Tourism in Baltimore continues to bring the city added revenue, with increased hotel occupancy rates, increased tax revenues and growth in the number of leisure and hospitality jobs.

Tourism:
Baltimore is a city with alluring neighborhoods and unique characteristics. As one of the country’s oldest cities, Baltimore is home to over 70 historic districts including over 57,000 monuments, statues and structures. Surrounded by historic neighborhoods, Baltimore’s world-renowned Inner Harbor is where you will find city living at its best. Baltimore attractions are numerous in every category from history and nature to dining and golf. Be sure and visit the National Aquarium, located at Inner Harbor. Check out Mount Vernon Square, considered the cultural heart of Baltimore. In the center of the square, is the first Washington Monument designed by Robert Mills. Nature fanatics will find Druid Hill Park and the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore great places to spend a sunny afternoon. Finally, not outing is complete without visiting the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House where the Americans held off the British attack that inspired Francis Scott Keys anthem.

Colleges/Universities:
• Loyola University Maryland
• Goucher College
• Johns Hopkins University
• MICA - Maryland Institute College of Art

Interesting Facts:
• Baltimore is the birthplace of America's National Anthem.
• In 1830, the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company built the first railroad station in Baltimore.
• The 1,200-foot Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore is the second longest continuous truss bridge in the nation.

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