Highlandtown Revisited
Highlandtown Revisited by Gary Helton, published by Arcadia Publishing in 2011, offers a detailed exploration of one of Baltimore’s most vibrant neighborhoods. This 128-page book delves into the history of Highlandtown, tracing its roots back to the mid-19th century when a diverse array of European immigrants settled in the area. The narrative highlights the transformation of the community, characterized by modest brick row houses and the bustling activity of nearby factories and shipyards.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of cultural heritage woven throughout the neighborhood’s history, as Helton presents the stories of its residents, whose last names reflect a variety of backgrounds. The book captures the unique atmosphere of Highlandtown, where the aromas of ethnic cooking blend with the sounds of multiple languages, including German, Italian, and Polish. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in local history and the dynamics of immigrant communities in the Middle Atlantic region.
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Highlandtown is arguably the most colorful, eclectic, and diverse neighborhood in Baltimore. Dating from the mid-19th century, the community gained its foothold when a plethora of European immigrants settled into modest brick row houses neatly laid out on numbered streets that replaced early farms. A majority lived within sight, sound, and/or smell of the waterfront factories, foundries, and shipyards where mostly men toiled. With last names like DiPasquale, Markwood, Skurzynski, Vogler, Regan, and Schultz, each brought with them a unique language, heritage, and culture. Aromas of ethnic cooking mingled with those of nearby businesses and industries, and the air was filled with chatter in German, Italian, Polish, Russian, and heavily accented English.
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