We have admired this building for years and were delighted to see it open for Doors Open Baltimore this past weekend. We could not wait to see the interior. The volunteers were so friendly and welcoming. When constructed around 1790, this house was one of several built side by side, and is now the only surviving example of these early Jonestown homes. Baltimore's second mayor, Thorowgood Smith called 9 N Front Street home. Each room has a fireplace, and the windows are large. It boosts an unusual chimney on the north side of the building. The Women's Civic League sponsored the restoration of the home in 1972, and continues to maintain the building. The Women's Civic League was formed in 1911 to promote safe, healthy living conditions in Baltimore as well as to beautify the city. The organization has sponsored the planting of thousands of trees throughout Baltimore and hosted Flower Mart from 1911 to 1999. The building is open Tuesday thru Friday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM read more

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