Clipper Mill

Baltimore's Clipper Mill is located in the neighborhood of Woodberry which lies along the Jones Falls river. The Jones Falls provided water power for the mills in the Baltimore area, including The Clipper Mill Industrial Park which was originally established in the 1850's. Today the multiple mill buildings and surrounding area has been renovated into magnificent offices, apartments, restaurants and even a lovely community pool. The Tractor Building, pictured below, was built later than most of the surrounding buildings in 1916. The building was used for the manufacturing of large machines. This is one of the few parts of Clipper Mill that has yet to be renovated but, will become more offices and apartments in the future. For now it shows what once was and the beauty in it's abandon.

Baltimore Free Farm

Lauren and I went to the Baltimore Free Farm the other day in Woodberry. It is a relatively new project, beginning in January of 2010, which aims to promote urban green spaces, sustainable living and local agriculture. From the street it didn't seem like much, but through our climb up we realized what a wonderful and full garden it is, both in the quantity and variety of crops it hosts. I recommend a visit to anyone living in the Baltimore area so you can see what urban green spaces are all about. And for those who live in the Hampden/Woodberry neighborhoods in particular, join in and volunteer -- you'll enjoy the fresh local veggies!

Khuan Cavemen Co's Digital Maps

I found these digital maps when perusing Dallas Shaw's blog, aren't they just darling! If they were to make Denmark one I would have to buy it! Such a clever and cute idea.. see more of Khuan Cavemen Co's work here.

Block Island Sunset

Spent another weekend on Block Island where I saw the most wonderful sunset on Friday night and was snapping pictures the whole way through. I hope everyone had a fabulous Fourth of July weekend - the best weekend of the year in my opinion!