Join the Baltimore Architecture Foundation for a classic Summer day, on a classic course, in your classic car!

Dust off your mashie, buff your niblick, and iron your plus-fours! Then wax the old Maxwell, Jaguar or Fiat and join us on the sylvan tees, fairways, and greens of the Elkridge Club for the first day of Summer. A classic golf outing, car rally and good time in support of The Baltimore Architecture Foundation.

The 3rd Annual Schamu Classic will tee-off the Summer Season with a four-man(or woman!) scramble followed by a classic car and cocktail reception, at The Elkridge Club to benefit the Baltimore Architecture Foundation. You don’t need a classic car to attend, but if you do or know someone who does, this is a chance to shine on the 18th fairway.

3rd Annual Schamu Classic

MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2012

Elkridge Club
6100 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21212
Map & Directions

Schedule of Events:

• 11:30 Range Opens and Buffet Lunch is Served
• 1:00 Tee-off
• 5:00 Cocktails and awards among the classics on the 18^th Fairway (weather permitting)
• 6:00 Buffet dinner among the cars

Contribution:

• $250 per golfer, all-inclusive
• $1,000 per four-person team

Don’t golf but love cocktails and classic cars?

• $60 for cars and cocktails reception

Contribution includes lunch, 18 holes of golf, cart, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres dinner, and a chance to win awards and prizes. Golf attire is required: Collared shirts, no steel spikes.  If you are interested in playing, an historic car buff, or just like to enjoy cocktails in support of a cause please contact BAF.

SPONSORSHIP

Become a sponsor for this year’s event. Sponsorships available include:

• Hole or Tee ($250)
• Flags ($1,000)

The Baltimore Architecture Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. A portion of the contribution is tax-deductible.

MORE INFORMATION

Contact Tracey Clark (410) 539-7772

baf@baltimorearchitecture.org

FREE Tour of St. Wenceslaus and St. Ann designed by E. Francis Baldwin

Saturday April 21st, 1:00 p.m., 2012

Please join us on April 21st as we take a closer look at two churches by Baltimore architect E. Francis Baldwin. Designed more than forty years apart and spanning two separate partnerships, the churches represent very different styles and periods. The first church, St. Ann’s was designed in 1872 while Baldwin was in partnership with Bruce Price. Then in 1914 while in partnership with Josias Pennington, Baldwin built St. Wenceslaus for a growing Bohemian congregation. Both churches feature exceptional examples of  Mayer Studio stained glass. BAF Board Member and Historian Jim Wollon will join us to discuss the architectural histories of both churches. We will also be treated to a choral performance by the Baltimore Czech Choir.

Our first stop will be St. Wenceslaus in East Baltimore.  Founded in 1872 in a neighborhood of East Baltimore then known as Little Bohemia. The parish was created primarily to serve the Bohemian (Czech) community in Baltimore. Church services were originally held in both the English and Czech languages. The present church was built in 1914 by E. Francis Baldwin, and at that time the church had 7,000 Bohemian Catholic members. By 1920 the church was the fourth largest in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore. In recent years, the ethnic character of St. Wenceslaus parish has undergone a gradual change from a majority Czech parish to one that is multicultural and multiracial, first as many Poles and Lithuanians moved into the neighborhood, and then as the neighborhood shifted to having an African American majority.

Next we’ll head over to St. Ann’s on Greenmount Avenue. Built in1874, by Baldwin for Captain William Kennedy and his wife Mary Ann Jenkins. The Anchor out front is a reminder of Captain Kennedy’s vow to build the church after surviving a raging storm. Recent interior work, including new paint colors, were selected by the late Michael V. Murphy, FAIA.

Saint Ann Roman Catholic Church on Greenmount and 22nd Street was erected through the generosity of Captain William Kennedy, commander of one of the most famous Baltimore clipper ships, The Wanderer. Caught in a raging storm off the coast of Vera Cruz in 1833, Captain Kennedy vowed that if he and his crew returned safely to port, he would build a church as a testament of his gratitude to God. The anchor held. Upon returning to Baltimore, Captain Kennedy gave up his life at sea and gave up his brig. He did, however keep his anchor and chain. True to his promise in 1872, Captain Kennedy and his wife, Mary Ann Jenkins, secured property and funds for the church which was to be named for Saint Ann, the patron saint of sailors. The cornerstone was laid in 1873, the same year Captain Kennedy and Mrs. Kennedy died. Although neither of them lived to see the church completed, they are both buried under the main aisle of Saint Ann Church.

The Church was completed in 1874 and was later expanded to increase the seating capacity. Later a school and convent were also added. In 1925 the original anchor was restored and placed in a stone cradle beside the cornerstone where it remains today. The historic, cultural and architectural significance of this church is well documented in the church archives, and the Church of Saint Ann continues to be a neighborhood landmark. (History taken from St. Ann’s website. More here.)

Special thanks to Father Peter Lyons of St. Ann and St. Wenceslaus for inviting us into these exceptional spaces.

Map & Directions to St. Wesceslaus

Parking::
There is a large fenced in parking lot on the east side of the church. The parish will provide limited shuttle service over to St. Ann’s for the second part of our tour and will return tour goers to the parking lot at St. Wenceslaus afterwards. If you prefer to drive to St. Ann’s parking is limited to the surrounding streets. Map & Directions to St. Ann’s.

Reservations

Please RSVP to Tracey at baf@baltimorearchitecture.org

• Fortress of Finance: A History of the U.S. Treasury Building
• “Mr. Garrett’s Palace” : The Golden Age Elegance of Baltimore at the Garrett-Jacobs Mansion

The Latrobe Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians proudly presents

“Fortress of Finance: A History of the U.S. Treasury Building”

Lecture by Pamela Scott, Architectural Historian

Thursday, February 9, 2012
6:30 P.M. – light refreshments
7:00 P.M. – lecture

The National Trust for Historic Preservation
1785 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC

The apparently “unified” exterior of the U.S. Treasury Building belies that it was created by five major Greek Revival architects and was built over four decades. Robert Mills won the 1836 competition and each of his successors-Thomas U. Walter, Ammi B. Young, Isaiah Rogers, and Alfred B. Mullett- changed the design of his predecessor. All of the architects faced similar problems to varying degrees: politically motivated congressional investigations; labor unrest; and timely delivery of materials. Each explored how emerging technologies could be applied to facilitate the rapid and orderly construction of the largest federal building of its time. At the same time, each architect expressed his individual interpretation of America’s foray into the revival of Greek architecture. Characteristic exterior and interior features associated with each of the architects and the draftsman J. Goldsborough Bruff will be clarified. Because the text of Fortress of Finance was cut by twenty percent, the lecture will also include a longer discussion of the construction of Mullett’s Cash Room than appears in the book.

Pamela Scott is currently an independent scholar. Ms. Scott recently completed a major history of the U.S. Treasury Building, 1798-2005 titled Fortress of Finance, published in June 2010.

The lecture takes place at The National Trust for Historic Preservation, 1785 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC.

Cost

Reservations are not required.

$10.00 for Latrobe Chapter members
student members (full time) free with ID
$18.00 for non-members.

For general information, please see the Latrobe Chapter website at www.Latrobechaptersah.org, or contact:

Christine Henry
(202)-744-8123
christine.rae.henry@gmail.com

“Mr. Garrett’s Palace” : The Golden Age Elegance of Baltimore at the Garrett-Jacobs Mansion

Jim Garrison – John Russell Pope: Transcendent Classicist

February 12, 2012, 2:00 pm

Presented by The Garrett-Jacobs Mansion Endowment Fund in association with AIA Baltimore, Baltimore Architecture Foundation, Baltimore Heritage

The residential commissions of the Garrett, Frick, and Jacobs families were crucial to Pope’s career. Mr. Garrison will discuss Pope’s important houses, their immediate precedents, and how Pope’s clients and work in Baltimore were some of the most significant of his career. Mr. Garrison, AIA, is the author of Mastering Tradition: The Residential Architecture of John Russell Pope.

Cost

$20 per person-discounts for Friends of the Mansion, AIA credit

Send checks or credit card information to:

GJMEF
11 W. Mt. Vernon Place
Baltimore, MD 21201

Questions?

Please contact:

Dale Whitehead, Executive Director
The Engineers Club of Baltimore
Phone: 410-539-6914, Ext. 106
dale@esb.org

Prior to the presentation, we invite you to enjoy an elegant Champagne Brunch at the Mansion – $35 per person all-inclusive

Reservations are required, along with advance payment by check by phone or credit card. Make reservations for no later than 12:30 p.m. to provide ample time prior to performance.

The Garrett-Jacobs Mansion, a registered National Historic Landmark and one of the nation’s most exquisite homes, offers the perfect venue to discuss the opulence of Baltimore’s Golden Age. In the nineteenth century, the New York Times referred to the Mansion as “Mr. Garrett’s Palace.”

Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 28th, 2012

Where: One East Lexington Street (the original home of the AIA)

Please join us as we celebrate our 25th year in a building significant for it’s architecture as well as it’s history. Originally the Central Savings Bank, it was once home to many Baltimore architects and the original home of the Baltimore Chapter of the AIA. There will be a silent auction, music and dancing, OYSTERS!, and a special 25th Anniversary award, as well as our Golden Griffin and Roger D. Redden awards.

Tickets information available soon. 

Sponsorships and auction opportunities are available please email Tracey at baf@baltimorearchitecture.org

Construction Tour of the Park Plaza, Mount Vernon

Saturday, December 17th at 10:00am

Park Plaza Building
800 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

Map and Directions

Join us for a in-depth look at the Park Plaza professional building in Mount Vernon. Burned in a five alarm fire last December, the former residence of Baltimore Sun founder, Arunah S. Abell has a rich architectural history. Originally constructed in 1842 and added on to many times, the building has served as residence, private club, disco, professional office and retail. You can read more on the building’s history via this article by Edward Gunts at the Baltimore Sun.

Post-fire, much of the original form has been revealed. We’ll take a look at the architectural evidence the fire revealed and get a sense of what it’s newest form will comprise. Paul Littman of Southway Builders and Tom Liebel, FAIA of Marks, Thomas Architects will lead us through the building and offer insight into the challenges of restoring this architecturally significant fire damaged building.

Dress for the elements, we are touring a construction phase project, closed toe shoes and comfortable dress suggested. 

Cost

Please pay in advance via PayPal buttons below. A confirmation email will be sent.

Members :: $10

Non-Members :: $15

If you wish to pay in person via check please confirm via email: baf@baltimorearchitecture.org 

Before Tour at the End of the Pier

Sunday, November 20th, 11:00am

Please join us for a BEFORE tour of a soon to be re-imagined home at the end of the South Pier. The team of Rohrer Studio and Ilex Construction will share their vision for this nearly 5,000sf home with exceptional views of the harbor.

Cost

$10 members
$15 Non-members

Please RSVP to director@baltimorearchitecture.org

Exact address of home will be emailed when you RSVP

Parking available on street along Key Highway

Hard Hat Tour of the UB Law Center

Thursday, November 3rd at 4:30pm

FREE for MEMBERS ONLY
Please register via email to:  baf@baltimorearchitecture.org

Location

1 W. Mount Royal Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21201

Map & Directions

Join us for a in-depth discussion and look at the new John and Frances Angelos Law Center. After an international design competition, Behnisch Architekten of Stuttgart of Germany, in partnership with Baltimore’s Ayers/Saint/Gross, Inc., won the international competition to design the new John and Frances Angelos Law Center at UB.

Destined to be one of the greenest buildings in Baltimore and the metropolitan region, it features innovative an approach to interior climate design, interior lighting, water use reduction and energy use reduction. The University is anticipating platinum Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating and we are currently tracking a few points over the threshold - which would make UB’s one of the few law schools in the country to bear this status

We’ll meet with Mike Barber of Ayers/Saint/Gross, Inc. and Brian DeWitt from Whiting Turner. They’ll discuss the project in their office at 1 W. Mount Royal Ave and then walk us through the building.

Details about the project can be found here.

Please note this is a hard hat tour. Dress for the elements, we are touring a construction phase project with no exterior walls. Closed toe shoes and comfortable dress suggested. 

FREE for MEMBERS ONLY 

Please register by email: baf@baltimorearchitecture.org 

Wrenn, Lewis, & Jencks: A Watercolor Exhibit

Sponsored by the Baltimore Architecture Foundation and curated by Lindsay Wong, Roland Park Country School.

Opening Reception

Thursday June 23rd, 2011 :: 5:00pm – 7:00pm

AIA Baltimore Gallery
11 1/2 W. Chase Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
FREE and Open to the Public

Exhibit features watercolors, sketches and blueprints of the firm Wrenn, Lewis and Jencks from the archives the Baltimore Architecture Foundation (BAF). Active from 1927 until 1978, Wrenn, Lewis and Jencks Architects designed many significant buildings in Baltimore and throughout Maryland. They began as residential architects in Roland Park, Guilford and Homewood, but their successful design for the Faculty Club (now the Hopkins Club) at Johns Hopkins University led them to expand their practice to include commercial buildings as well. Their work included several jobs for the Baltimore Museum of Art as well as the Maryland State House Office Building in Annapolis.

They did not work in a particular style, rather their buildings tended to reference their neighborhoods always with a nod toward Classical detailing. The firm began as Lewis & Westenhaver Architects in the early 1920’s but soon became Wrenn, Lewis, Westenhaver and Jencks until Herbert J. Westenhaver left the firm in 1929.

Islamic Architecture: Past and Present, Lessons for Baltimore with  Mohammad Gharipour

Brown Bag Luncheon
Wednesday, June 1st, 2011 :: Noon – 1:00 PM

The Baltimore Architecture Foundation
@ the offices of SMG Architects
1016 Morton Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

Map | Directions

Join us as Professor Gharipour discusses what Baltimore can learn from Islamic Architecture.

WHEN: 10:00am Saturday April 16th, 2011

WHERE: League for People parking lot at the Alameda and Cold Spring Lane

Map and Directions

Join the Baltimore Architecture Foundation this Saturday, as we tour the Morgan and Wilson Park neighborhoods with Prof. Dale Glenwood Green, Associate AIA, NTHP, LEED AP of Morgan State University School of Architecture and Planning.

Morgan Park is significant for its concentration of more than 145 historic detached residential dwellings, including the Morgan State University Presidents House, Dr. Carl J. Murphy residence which was frequented by Robert Kennedy, and the primary residence owned and occupied by Dr. W.E.B DuBois and his family; now a Baltimore City Landmark.

Developed in 1917, during the time of Jim Crow, Morgan Park provided housing for the faculty of then, Morgan College, now Morgan State University and other African-Americans who were legally barred by covenant from neighboring communities.

Today, it is a uniquely unknown neighborhood that warrants local, state and national recognition as it remains the only African-American neighborhood developed from the faculty of a historically black college or university (HBCU) that is still intact and thriving. Professor Green and his students have been researching and documenting the neighborhood’s history.

Wilson Park, considered one of Baltimore’s first African-American suburbs, was developed by Harry Wilson, an African American, who began to build houses as early as 1917. In addition to some of the neighborhoods being culturally historic, several are architecturally significant. Wilson’s family began to sell large tracts of land in the early 1950s to developers who built dozens of new homes on St. Georges Ave. and Coldspring Lane. Kimberleigh Road was created in 1953 as part of the development. These homes were bought by a variety of upwardly mobile African-American families including those of steelworkers from the Sparrows Point, postal workers, Morgan State University teachers and administrators.

Morgan Park and Wilson Park are virtually unknown today despite both warranting local, state and national recognition and historic designations. Please join us as Professor Green reveals the exciting history of these unique Baltimore neighborhoods.

WHEN: 10:00am Saturday April 16th, 2011

WHERE: League for People parking lot at the Alameda and Cold Spring Lane

Map and Directions