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Skip to main content Citywide Search Close Enter terms Search Subscribe News Online Payments How Do I? 311 Services Government Events Office of the Mayor Connect Menu Show Filters Schedule an Event Arts and Culture FAQs War Memorial Records The , located at 101 North Gay Street, in Baltimore, MD, honors and serves all veterans of Maryland. Designed by Baltimore's own Lawrence Hall Fowler, the was dedicated April 5, 1925, as "... a place of meeting for all veteran, patriotic, and civic organizations, a depository for trophies of wars in which our country has engaged, and a tribute to those citizens of Maryland who gave their lives and their services in World War I." The was rededicated in 1977 by Mayor William Schaefer as a consecration to the Marylanders who gave their lives in all 20th-century wars. The building serves as a place of remembrance for fallen soldiers and as an administrative office for veteran's outreach organizations. The Commission was created under both State and City law to operate the building. The Commission has custody and supervision of the Building and the adjacent Plaza. The building is a Baltimore City landmark and a major component in the National Register Business and Government Historic District. An exhibit space is also located on the premises. The collection consists of loaned and donated artifacts from various wars in which Marylanders have fought. In addition, the frequently rents temporary exhibits from museums around the country. To donate or loan an artifact or exhibit to the , please email [email protected] . Reserve a Room The space may be utilized for certain municipal functions and serves as a repository for documents relating to World War II. For more information and instructions on how to reserve a room for an event or activity please go to https://midas.hosting/baltimorewarmemorial/webrequest.pl. If you have difficulty, please email [email protected] . Arts Initiative The Arts Initiative presents a broad spectrum of music and the arts in downtown Baltimore. Primarily featuring mostly local artists, the Initiative serves to strengthen the neighborhoods surrounding the City Hall Campus by promoting civic engagement through a shared culture while honoring and serving veterans. Baltimore's Department of General Services administers the arts initiative and maintains the on behalf of the Commission. We seek to host weekly cultural events (concerts, lectures, classes, seminars) with a focus on local artists open to and for the general public. We vigorously host commemorative events for the veterans' community. For more information, please visit The Arts Initiative website . Close Main Menu Home History The Commission Events Arts Initiative Misc Information FAQ Contact Us General Services Contact Information (410) 396-8013 [email protected] City of Baltimore City Hall - Room 250 100 N. Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202 City Operator: (410) 396-3100 Privacy Policy Terms of Use Contact Name * Email * Message * Leave this field blank Send Copyright © 2018 City of Baltimore All Rights Reserved....