Mary Rosemond and the Movement Against Destruction-Baltimore, MD
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Don.Morfe
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Mary Rosemond and the Movement Against Destruction (Baltimore Black History)- In 1958, she discovered the city’s plan to build an expressway through Greater Rosemont and her own West Baltimore home.
Waymark Code: WM11KYM
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 11/09/2019
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Mary Rosemond and the Movement Against Destruction (Baltimore Black History)-Growing up in Florida, Mary Rosemond saw her mother fight to stop the demolition of their home for a highway. In 1958, she discovered the city’s plan to build an expressway through Greater Rosemont and her own West Baltimore home. Rosemond and her neighbors organized and protested. In 1968, they joined forces with the citywide Movement Against Destruction (MAD) and together they stopped the highway at the city line. Mary Rosemond continued as a life-long advocate for her neighborhood.
The marker is on a brick post at the entrance to a parking lot on Pulaski Street.
Group that erected the marker: Baltimore Heritage Organization
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
338 N Pulaski Street
BALTIMORE, MD USA
21223
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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