Author: 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.

Explore five historic neighborhoods this spring with Baltimore by Foot

Baltimore by Foot, our annual spring walking tour series, provides thought-provoking guided strolls that uncover the buildings, stories and places that weave the cultural fabric of Baltimore’s historic neighborhoods. This spring you can join Baltimore Heritage us in exploring our city’s rich past and exciting future. Walking tours are $15 for members and $25 for non-members.

Our Spring 2011 tours include these five unique historic neighborhoods–

  • Waverly | April 23, 10 AM to 12 PM
  • Station North Arts & Entertainment District | April 30, 10 AM to 12 PM
  • Morgan Park | May 7, 10 AM to 12 PM
  • Franklin Square | May 14, 10 AM to 12 PM
  • Lauraville | May 21, 10 AM to 12 PM

Learn more about these tours and our knowledgeable guides or go ahead and RSVP for a tour or two today! Our Waverly and Lauraville tours have already sold out but there is still room for more on our Station North, Morgan Park, and Franklin Square tours. Members find out about these tours before anyone else, so if you have not joined already please become a member today.

2011 Preservation Awards Call for Nominations!

Baltimore Heritage is seeking your nominations for Baltimore’s best historic preservation projects and leaders, from exceptional restorations to new neighborhood tour programs. We’re excited to continue last year’s new award categories offering special recognition to smaller DIY projects with our Sweat Equity Award and celebrating small organizations and communities that are working to preserve and promote historic neighborhood places through the Historic Baltimore Neighborhoods award. For inspiration, check out our series on 2010 Preservation Award Winners, including great adaptive reuse and restoration projects like the Hotel Brexton, the Elisha Tyson House, Miller’s Court, and, of course, the American Brewery.

We have designed our online nomination form to be fast and easy with two main parts:

  • A short narrative (250-1000 words) about the project or achievement and a list of participants
  • Photographs of the project or related to the achievement submitted by e-mail or on CD.

Continue on to learn more about our six categories ranging from large commercial redevelopments to DIY rowhouse rehabs then submit your nomination online today. Self nominations are encouraged. The deadline for accepting nominations is April 2, 2011. Read more

Historic Rehab Tax Credit Workshop on Pennsylvania Avenue

Do you own an old rowhouse? If you are located in a historic district, you might be one of thousands of Baltimore home-owners eligible for the Maryland Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit program which can provide a substantial tax incentive for maintenance or rehab work on your historic home. If you can spend a minimum of $5,000 in a two-year period, approved applicants receive a 20% refundable income tax credit on the cost of your maintenance or home-improvement project. Learn more about historic tax credits with our detailed guide to city, state and federal programs.

Historic Rehab Tax Credit Workshop

Wednesday, March 16, 2011 | 7 to 8 PM
St. Peter Claver Church | 1546 North Fremont Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217

Join Baltimore Heritage and the Druid Heights CDC on March 16 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM at St. Peter Claver Church for an introductory workshop to the state and city historic rehab tax credit. Chloe Williams from the Druid Heights CDC will share a case study on their work with the tax credit program for the rehab of the historic Gateway Homes along McCulloh Street in the Druid Heights neighborhood.

Questions? Call Eli Pousson at 301-204-3337 or e-mail pousson@baltimoreheritage.org