The Continuing Education Committee presents a walking tour of the historic Baltimore Financial District led by Walter Schamu, FAIA. Explore how the downtown of the twentieth century was shaped by business and industry. Take a look at Baltimore before the Inner Harbor development … when the port of Baltimore meant Pratt and Light Streets instead of the Dundalk Marine Terminal. Discover the answers to these questions:

• Who designed 10 Light Street?
  
• Why does Charles Street narrow at the 200 and 300 blocks?
  
• What was the impact of the "Great Fire of 1904" and the importance of the Charles Center Development?
  

This tour is a must for young (and not so young) architects to fully understand the history of Baltimore architecture. To be held rain or shine. Space is limited. $15 members; $10 associates and students with ID; $25 non-members. 1.5 AIA/CES (HSW) credits with registration.