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Picture by: Maryland Stadium
Authority The Hippodrome Theater in Downtown
Baltimore was built with beautiful sparkling walls of marble and covered with
dazzling paintings in 1914 just before World War I. It opened November 23, 1914
with 3,000 seats. Many famous people entertained many awed audiences there. Some
of them were Bob Hope, Jack Benny, Benny Goodman and his orchestra, Diana Shore,
Martha Raye, Milton Berle, the Andrew Sisters and Morey Amsterdam, Frank Sinatra
made two appearances, one with the Tommy Dorsy orchestra. His second was with
Harry James’ band. By Jennifer B. and Jessica P. (St. Michael the Archangel School, Baltimore, Maryland, USA)
I will tell you some of the ones I
think you might like. For example, did you know that it originally started out
in 1778 as an earthen fort to the harbor during the Revolutionary War? Another
fact for you is that Fort McHenry is Baltimore’s most famous landmark. I also
think you might like to know that it was finished, complete with a name, Ft.
McHenry, after Maryland's representative at the Constitutional Convention and
Washington's secretary of war, James McHenry in 1802. I think you might think it
interesting to know that in 1925 it was designated a National Monument and also
that it became a Historic Shrine in 1939. Plus The War of 1812 took place at
Fort McHenry. This is one of the forgotten wars of the United States. The war
lasted over two years, and it ended basically in the same way it started, a
stalemate. It was in fact a war that once and for all confirmed American
Independence. Also Fort McHenry is the birthplace of our National Anthem. It was
the defense of Fort McHenry during the British attack on September 13, 1814 that
inspired 35-year old, poet-lawyer Francis Scott Key. Key was on a ship because
he was detained by the British. Key's vessel was 8 miles below the fort during
the bombardment, under the watchful care of a British warship. It was from this
site that he witnessed the British attack on Fort McHenry, after which he was
inspired to write the words to "The Star-Spangled Banner."
The Baltimore Inner Harbor By: Alyssa M., Lindsay L., and Audrey V. (St. Michael the Archangel School, Baltimore, Maryland, USA)
One fact about the Bay is that it can
hold more than 18 trillion gallons of water. Also, the Bay produces more than
500 million pounds of seafood a year. It is 1,726 square miles long. There are
130 estuaries in the U.S. but the Bay is the largest one. The Bay has
coastlines between Maryland and Virginia. It has 2 of the major North Atlantic
ports in the U.S. These are some good facts about the Chesapeake Bay.
Ocean City For instance, Ocean City is a major
tourist attraction every summer. Also, Ocean City has a boardwalk with many
restaurants and activities. The first luxury hotel was opened on July, 4 1875.
This hotel was called the Atlantic Hotel which featured billiards and dancing
with over 400 rooms. In 1933, a severe storm formed what is now the inlet.
Finally, due to surf and wind, the island is moving westward and will eventually
connect to the mainland.
www.ocmuseum.org/exhibits/ www.ococean.com/boardwal.html by Kevin P, Scott K and Matt J. (St. Michael the Archangel School, Baltimore, Maryland, USA)
Historical St. Mary’s City St Mary’s City is the fourth settlement
in British North America. In 1695, it was abandoned for the present capital of
Annapolis. In 1634, around 140 settlers led by Leonard Calvert, an English
explorer, discovered what is now St. Mary’s City. They had traveled on the Ark
and the Dove. They started their voyage from the Isle of Wight in England. St.
Mary’s was founded on the principle of “Freedom of Conscience.” This included
religious tolerance. An effect was that many settlers became Catholics. The
freedom of religion ironically did not last long. Some of Maryland’s first
residents were the Yaocomaco people who lived where St. Mary’s City is located
today.
by Tyler C. and Anthony H. (St. Michael
the Archangel School, Baltimore, Maryland, USA)
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