A City of
NEIGHBORHOODS
Innovation is built into the very fabric of Baltimore — in fact , Charm City ’ s nearly 300-yearhistory is dotted with milestones and first-ever landmarks . They range from the big ones , like the writing of the national anthem , to more humble claims to fame , like the invention of a sweet treat known as “ snowballs .” Want to go deep on Baltimore ’ s firsts ? Keep reading to explore all the ways the city has made history .
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