Patterson Park Pagoda Aglow
by SCB Captures
Title
Patterson Park Pagoda Aglow
Artist
SCB Captures
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
11/03/2013 Patterson Park Pagoda, Baltimore, Maryland
An image of the Patterson Park Pagoda in the warmth of sunlight in fall.
The Pagoda, originally known as the Observatory, was designed in 1890 by Charles H. Latrobe, then Superintendent of Parks.
While known as the Pagoda because of its oriental architectural appearance, the design was intended to reflect the bold Victorian style of the day. From the top of the tower one can view downtown, Baltimore’s many neighborhoods, the Patapsco River, the Key Bridge and Fort McHenry.
Over time and due to natural decay, vandalism, and lack of maintenance funds, the Pagoda was closed to the public in 1951 when the first of a series of partial renovations was attempted. At one point demolition was proposed as an option but thankfully the 1998 Master Plan for Patterson Park called for the complete restoration of the Pagoda. This project was guided by the Friends of Patterson Park, in partnership with Baltimore City’s Department of Recreation and Parks and MANY neighborhood volunteers. Completed in the spring of 2002, the Pagoda now stands as an iconic structure for Patterson Park and Baltimore City and signified the renaissance of the community around Patterson Park. It is also the location of many programs and events, such as PNC’s Concerts in the Park, Audubon’s family programs, Tour Dem Parks waterstop, one of the sites of AVAM’s Kinetic Sculpture Race obstacles, The Friends’ annual Moonlight Pagoda event and much, much more!
The Pagoda is operated, maintained and staffed by The Friends of Patterson Park and volunteers. The Pagoda is open 12 noon to 6 pm on Sundays from mid-April through mid-October.--Friends of Patterson Park website
http://pattersonpark.com/places-in-the-park/pagoda/
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November 2nd, 2014
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Comments (14)
Reynold Jay
The Paterson Park sounds like quite a place and this photo entices me to purchase a ticket and head out there. Well done as always, SBC.
Mike Breau
Awesome image Shawn!!!-never seen a pagoda with cannons until now!!-well composed description!/F/L
SCB Captures replied:
Thank you much Mike! Yeah, the cannons are a relic of the War of 1812 I believe.
Randy Burns
Am working on a series of totem pole paintings. The colors remind me of this. Love it! F/L
Laurie Search
Oh wow, that's so cool!!! What a beautiful pagoda!!! And a fabulous capture of it and its surroundings, Shawn!!! :)))fv
Karen Cook
What a great looking building! Thanks for the wonderful description and write up. Love the sun's rays shining through the trees.
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