Patterson Park Pagoda, Baltimore MD
On Hampstead Hill, the ridge where the Pagoda now stands, Baltimoreans rallied on September 12, 1814 to protect the city from the threat of a British invasion. Urban myth suggests that from this vantage point the glow from the fire at the Capitol and the White House could be seen as the opposition marched through the nation’s capital. By water the British entered the Patapsco River and bombarded Fort McHenry. By land they amassed forces at North Point. As they marched on to Baltimore they were able to look up to Hampstead Hill and see Rodger’s Bastion - 100 cannons and 20,000 troops. The British returned to their ships and sailed away.
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cat segovia, little love blue, jeanricard.broek, Spinning The Zephyr, and 34 other people added this photo to their favorites.
Emiko-fall semester- (41 months ago | reply)
Beautiful image!
nice light!
crabsandbeer (Kevin Moore) (41 months ago | reply)
Thanks. You probably have a few more pagoda's where you live :)
Philipp Klinger Photography (41 months ago | reply)
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JP!! (41 months ago | reply)
it looks like an horror film :)
Great Shot.
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Manuel Atienzar (41 months ago | reply)
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EJMphoto (41 months ago | reply)
Beautiful night shot!
cat segovia (41 months ago | reply)
i love this image. so romantic as well.
.MARTINE. (41 months ago | reply)
Oh, this is so lovely. Great lighting !
Village9991 (41 months ago | reply)
this picture is very fantastick
Ariadna Bach (40 months ago | reply)
This image is incredible! The lights and the perspective are just perfecT. Great!
Zombie37 (40 months ago | reply)
I love the image and description - and your other pagoda pics!
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crabsandbeer (Kevin Moore) (39 months ago | reply)
Thanks Zombie!
Heather Photo (36 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Patterson Park, Baltimore, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
KLoYo (34 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail, and we'd love to have this added to the group! This is gorgeous! Great photo :)
High Tension (31 months ago | reply)
Good Shot. You're pretty brave to be in the park this late.
zxgirl (28 months ago | reply)
WOW, this is fantastic! Love the light and colors - perfect exposure. And that building's details are superb.
CLHARBAUGHBAYIMAGES (28 months ago | reply)
Great Shot and nice story! I love the Thomas Kincade look.
kittykate2008 (27 months ago | reply)
I'm posting this to my blog and linking it back to you. I hope it's ok.
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This photo was invited and added to the Baltimore Parks & Gardens group.
mildepiphany (9 months ago | reply)
Outstanding!
[ via 'Maryland State Parks' group on flickriver --mildepiphany ]