REUSE RECAP
The newest reinventions aren’t alone—here are some of the notable projects
that have been around for a while (oldies but goodies!). All retain the charm of
their past life, but in fresh new ways that are perfect for events.
Motor House RESTORED ELEGANCE
120 W. NORTH AVE. Alexander Brown
Restaurant
A $6.5 million refresh of a 1914 auto
showroom—built as Eastwick Motors, the
city’s first Ford dealership—transformed 135 E. BALTIMORE ST.
this Station North space into a nonprofit This restaurant is housed in a former bank
arts center and events space that includes that’s still owned by the namesake Brown
access to the vibrant Graffiti Alley, plus the family, and the modern update spotlights the
Showroom Bar and a 1,500-square-foot historic setting, which includes an antique
performance space. bank vault, original marble walls and
columns, and a stunning domed stained-
AWESOME AUTO HOUSES FORMER FACTORIES
R. House The Winslow
301 W. 29TH ST. 333 W. OSTEND ST.
Now a trendy food hall that dishes up This 5,000-square-foot space in the historic
everything from vegan comfort food to warehouse Parker Metal Building features
inventive ice cream, this Remington hot spot a two-story mezzanine, concrete floors and
was once an auto body shop—and hints of its exposed brick and steel windows, all within
past remain in the roll-up garage doors and blocks of M&T Bank Stadium.
industrial-chic style. A $12 million conversion
use space it is today, with a dozen vendor Mt. Washington
Mill Dye House
stalls, a culinary launchpad program and a 1340 SMITH AVE.
in 2014 transformed it into the popular multi-
6,500-square-foot private event space.
glass skylight.
This former Jones Falls Valley mill offers
more than 5,000 square feet of authentic,
well-worn style, with exposed wood beams,
multi-pane windows, exposed brick,
distressed concrete floors and beautiful
Baltimore Museum
of Industry
1415 KEY HWY.
Located in a five-acre former oyster cannery
that faces the Inner Harbor, this museum
delves into Maryland’s industrial history and
explores present-day innovation through
18
Accelerator Space
417 BENNINGHAUS RD.
natural light.
dynamic indoor and outdoor exhibits, live
Stavros Niarchos
Foundation
Parkway Theatre
demonstrations, and engaging tours and 5 W. NORTH AVE.
activities. During off hours, the museum This historic Station North theater underwent
A century-old auto dealership reborn as is available to rent for events, with private an $18 million renovation in 2016 after 40
industrial event space, this North Baltimore access to the exhibitions and galleries. years of vacancy, restoring the original
venue boasts stylish exposed beams and architecture but updating to modern
restored maple floors in a space large enough technology and a refreshed layout. It’s now
to accommodate nearly 400 in its main home to the Maryland Film Festival and
room. Plus, there’s a charming rooftop patio. independent film screenings. Q
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