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With its reputation focused on the water, Baltimore ? the largest city, although not the capital of Maryland ? is a microcosm of the history of the USA?s eastern seaboard. Named after the second Lord Baltimore, George Calvert, the city was founded in 1729 and now calls itself ?Charm City?, referring to its citizens? concern for and appreciation of the quality of urban life. Its position on the Patapsco River, at the top of the northwestern fork of the Chesapeake Bay, Baltimore gives direct access to the Atlantic Ocean. In the early days of European settlement, Baltimore was also the westernmost ocean-going harbour, making it invaluable as a link with the railways that reached into the fast-growing agricultural lands of the interior. Cereal mills prospered on the rivers flowing into the Bay, ensuring that industry and shipping were soon established. The successful Revolutionary War against Britain, which Baltimore survived intact, brought not only increased prosperity but also a song that went onto greater heights as the USA?s national anthem, ?The Star Spangled Banner?, referring to the flag that flew over the city?s Fort McHenry.
The Inner Harbor area is representative of the city?s forward-looking attitude. Once the place where the Baltimore Clippers ? fast two-mast schooners ? were built, after the American Revolution, the area now successfully combines business, shopping, hotels, restaurants and sightseeing. The docklands was subject to a hugely successful urban regeneration scheme and the newly developed Inner Harbor was opened in 1980. The efficient water taxi service, which also provides a good way to view the city?s impressive seafront skyline, enhances the success of the regeneration. An ongoing one billion US Dollar redevelopment will further improve the area. The Inner Harbor?s wealth of seafood also reflects the city?s economy, which has gone from complete reliance on its harbour to encompassing more general financial, banking, insurance and tourism-related industries.
Whether in its hot, muggy summers or mild, damp and snowy winters, Baltimore is lively and a good base from which to explore rural Maryland. It is a city that is not only proud of its heritage but also confident of the future, preferring to shape the inevitable changes rather than be subject to them. Nonetheless, one thing has never changed ? it is considered almost a crime for one to leave the city without tasting Baltimore?s speciality, the abundant Maryland crabs. |
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