AllFirst Bank, corner of Howard and Monument Streets. Originally the First National Bank of Maryland, this building sports a spiffy clock tower.

The original Associated Jewish Charities building. The building on the left has been turned into apartments, but still retains such details as the Star of David and menorah under the arches on the upper floor.

The building on the right has a very nice Art Deco look on the doorway and in the handling of the lettering above the door.

The Congress Hotel. Former fancy hotel, now fancy (too expensive for me) apartments. This building seems to be part of a trend to renovate old buildings and turn them into apartment buildings. Great idea, but unfortunately (for me) the apartments are very expensive. Sigh.

Old firehouse on Calvert Street in Mt. Vernon. This typical example of Victorian-era firehouses has been renovated and turned into offices.

Former Eutaw Place Temple. Currently the Prince Hall Masons Masonic Temple.

Mayfair Theater, N. Howard Street. Just around the corner from the newly refurbished Congress Hotel Apartments, this building was also supposed to be turned into apartments, and may well be at some point in the future. The interior is apparently ruined due to years of exposure to the elements - the roof has collapsed.

Building on the corner of Mt. Royal Ave. and Maryland Ave. built in 1915 as home for the Monumental Motor Car Co. Later it was the home of Odorite, a janitorial supply company. Now owned by The University of Baltimore, which apparently wants to tear it down to build a new student center.

Mt. Royal Station. Mt. Royal Ave. and Cathedral St. Originally built for the B&O Railroad, it was the largest station built to serve one passenger line. It's now part of the Maryland Institute College of Art.

Old City College building. N. Howard St. Another old building that's been turned into apartments.

St. Mary's Seminary Chapel, N. Paca St. Designed by Maximilian Godefroy and built in 1808, this is one of the earliest Gothic Revival churches in the U.S. The chapel and its beautiful grounds form a serene island in the midst of a neighborhood that's seen better days.

Detail of the B&O Building on Charles Street.

One Charles Center. Designed by Mies van der Rohe and built in 1962.

Baltimore City Hall, built in 1875 and renovated in 1975.

Alex. Brown and Sons Building. Survived the 1904 Baltimore Fire.