Oliver, Baltimore facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Oliver
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Neighborhood of Baltimore
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North Broadway in Oliver viewed from the Baltimore Belt Line railroad.
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Location in Baltimore
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| City | Baltimore |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT |
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21213
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| Area code | 410, 443, and 667 |
Oliver is a neighborhood in the eastern part of Baltimore, Maryland. Its borders are North Avenue to the south, Ensor Street to the east, Broadway to the west, and Biddle Street to the north. This neighborhood is very close to the Johns Hopkins Medical Campus. It is also just a few minutes from the famous Inner Harbor.
Oliver is easy to reach by many different ways. You can use several bus lines, the Johns Hopkins metro station, the Charm City Circulator, and Pennsylvania Station (Baltimore). A freeway is also nearby.
In the past, Oliver faced some tough times. There were economic challenges and many empty houses. The neighborhood also felt the effects of a major event in Baltimore in 1968. However, things have been changing for the better. More and more different families and young professionals are moving to Oliver. These new homeowners, along with people who have lived there a long time, are seeing their community transform.
Oliver was a place where parts of the TV show The Wire were filmed. It was also once home to the Baltimore group of the Black Panther Party. A cool place to visit in the neighborhood is The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum.
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Oliver's Population and Community Life
This section tells you about the people who live in Oliver and how the community is growing.
Who Lives in Oliver?
According to information from 2010, Oliver had 4,153 people living there. Most of the residents, about 96.7%, were African-American. About 1.3% were White, and 0.3% were Asian. The remaining 2.5% were from other backgrounds or mixed ethnicities.
Changes in the Neighborhood
Long ago, Oliver was considered a middle-class area. But over the last 100 years, it went through some difficult times. This led to economic problems and many houses becoming empty. For example, in 2000, about 25% of all homes were empty.
However, Oliver is now working hard to rebuild. New homes are being built that are affordable and use energy wisely.
Community Efforts to Improve Oliver
Several groups are helping to make Oliver a better place. These organizations are working to bring new life and improvements to the area.
- The Oliver Community Association
- Come Home Baltimore
- The 6th Branch
- Oliver Beautification Alliance
- Oliver Economic Development Corporation
These groups are helping Oliver become a stronger and more vibrant community for everyone.
