The colorfully painted front facade of the Arch Social Club against a background of a blue sky with white clouds.

Arch Social Club

Overview

In 2014, Baltimore Heritage honored the Arch Social Club, David H. Gleason Associates, Inc., and RAM Contracting Services for the renovation the Arch Social Club’s historic facade and the building’s contributions to the revitalization of Pennsylvania Avenue.

The restoration of the facade of the Arch Social Club, formerly the 1912 Schanze Theater, makes the building a star attraction along Pennsylvania Avenue. The work included removing the blocked-in opening in the lower portion and restoring the deteriorated concrete throughout. The newly restored facade sparkles at this key intersection in West Baltimore and stands as a bright reminder of the areas great heritage and future promise.

Location

2426 Pennsylvania Ave Baltimore, MD 21217

Partners

  • Arch Social Club
  • David H. Gleason Associates, Inc.
  • RAM Contracting Services

by Eli

Eli Pousson started as a Field Officer at Baltimore Heritage in partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation in October 2009. Prior to moving to Baltimore, Eli worked for the DC Office of Historic Preservation and completed graduate work in anthropology and historic preservation at the University of Maryland College Park. Eli continues to work with the Lakeland Community Heritage Project and other heritage organizations in Prince George’s County, Maryland.