Remington, Baltimore facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Remington
Neighborhood of Baltimore
Remington Community Plaza at North Howard & 26th Streets
Country	United States
State	Maryland
City	Baltimore
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern)
• Summer (DST)	EDT
ZIP code	21211
Area code	410, 443, and 667

Remington is a lively neighborhood located in northern Baltimore, Maryland. It shares borders with other areas like Hampden, Wyman Park, and Johns Hopkins University to the north. To the east, you'll find Charles Village. The southern edge of Remington is marked by North Avenue. On its long southwestern side, the neighborhood follows Falls Road near I-83.

History of Remington

Remington's early days were closely linked to the mills built along the Jones Falls river. This river had a 260-foot drop, which was perfect for powering factories. These factories included grist mills (for grinding grain), iron foundries (for making metal goods), and textile mills (for making fabric).

Besides the water-powered mills, there were also stone quarries in the Remington area. These quarries operated for over 100 years. They provided a huge amount of stone that was used to build many parts of Baltimore. This stone was used for thousands of building foundations, walls, and steps.

How Remington Got Its Name

The neighborhood was named after William Remington. He was an early landowner who owned property right in the middle of the area. As more people moved in to work at the mills and quarries, the community grew.

In 1885, America's first electric railway was built. This railway made it easier for new residents to move to Remington. It became a popular place to live, like a suburb of the city. In 1888, Remington officially became part of Baltimore City.

Building Boom and Architecture

A lot of building happened in Remington between 1914 and the 1920s. The most common types of homes built were "daylight" and "marble" row houses.

• Marble row houses had flat or slightly curved fronts. They often featured pretty marble and stained glass decorations.
• Daylight row houses became popular in the 1920s. These homes were designed to have a window in every room, even interior ones, often with a skylight to let in more light.

Appalachian Heritage in Remington

In 1984, about 1,100 families with Appalachian heritage lived in Remington. Many of these families had moved from coal towns in Western Pennsylvania and valleys in southern West Virginia. They came to Baltimore in the 1950s and 1960s, hoping to find better jobs and living conditions. This journey was sometimes called the "Hillbilly Highway".

Many Appalachian people who settled in Remington found work in factories and mills. However, by the 1980s, many of these factories and mills had closed down. This made it hard for people to find jobs. Even though times were tough, most families did not want to move back to Appalachia because conditions there were even more difficult.

Historic Recognition

A large part of the Remington neighborhood was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2017. This was because of its special architecture and its important role in how Baltimore grew over time.

Exploring Remington's Sub-Neighborhoods

R House Food Hall, a popular spot in Middle Remington.

Remington is quite long and is often thought of as having three different parts.

Upper Remington

Upper Remington is the area north of 29th Street. This street is a main road for traffic heading west through the neighborhood. Upper Remington is close to Johns Hopkins University and Wyman Park. It's mostly a residential area, meaning people live there. However, it also has some well-known businesses and landmarks, like Charm City Cakes and The Dizz. Homes in Upper Remington tend to keep their value well, and many people who live there own their homes.

Middle Remington

Middle Remington is located between 29th Street to the north and the CSX train tracks to the south. This part of Remington is more diverse, with people from many different backgrounds. It's also more commercial, meaning it has many businesses. You'll find historic corner stores, small factories, restaurants, and car repair shops mixed in with the row houses.

Middle Remington is home to famous places like Papermoon Diner, Mill Valley Garden Center, and the Open Space art gallery. Newer additions include R House, a food hall that opened in 2016 in an old car body shop. Remington Row is another new building nearby with homes and shops.

=Lower Remington (Fawcett)

Lower Remington, also known as "Fawcett," is the area south of the CSX train tracks. Most of the land here is used for businesses and light industry. But there are also a few blocks of row houses. These homes feel a bit separate from other residential areas. Lower Remington is located just south of where a big development called 25th Street Station was once planned.

Who Lives in Remington?

According to information from the year 2000, about 2,297 people live in Remington.

• 59% are White.
• 32% are Black.
• 6% are Asian.
• 2% are Hispanic.

Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative

Remington is part of Baltimore's "Healthy Neighborhoods" program. This special program helps to make strong but sometimes overlooked neighborhoods even better. Homeowners and people looking to buy a home in Remington can get special financial help. This help is for fixing up or improving their homes.

Many properties in Remington have been improved thanks to this program. It has helped turn old or empty houses into nice, modern homes where people live. The non-profit group Greater Homewood Community Corporation helps manage Remington's Healthy Neighborhoods program.

Education and Schools in Remington

Parents in Remington have several choices for their children's education.

Public Schools

Most younger students attend Margaret Brent Elementary/Middle School. This school is in the nearby Charles Village neighborhood. Margaret Brent uses a "project-based learning" style, where students learn by working on projects. The school also gets a lot of help from parents and volunteers from groups like Americorps and students from Johns Hopkins and Loyola universities.

Private Schools

Remington also has a few private schools:

• The GreenMount School is in Upper Remington. It's a small school for grades K-8 (kindergarten through eighth grade). It started in 1993 as a school run by parents. The school has about 120 students and uses an experimental, themed learning approach. Parents are very involved, with each parent volunteering at least 40 hours a year.
• The Community School (TCS) is a state-certified high school. It helps young people from Remington and nearby areas. It started over 30 years ago as a tutoring and GED program. TCS is known for helping students improve their schoolwork and personal skills. Many students from TCS go on to college and successful careers. The school also offers programs to help students with college planning and support. You can find more information at www.tcshighschool.org.
• Dayspring Head Start provides facilities for about 38 pre-school age children.

Businesses in Remington

Remington is home to many different kinds of businesses. These include dozens of shops and light industrial companies, providing hundreds of jobs. You can find:

• Several restaurants
• Corner markets and convenience stores
• Auto repair shops
• Daycare centers
• Taverns (local pubs)
• Supply warehouses
• Churches

25th Street Station Development

There were plans for a large development called 25th Street Station in Remington. It was going to be a $70 million project with both shops and homes. The plan included about 330,000 square feet of retail space, with big stores like Walmart and Lowe's. It also planned for 70 apartments and a large parking garage.

These plans were first shared in 2010. The area for the project was 11 acres, where an Anderson car dealership used to be. However, Lowe's later decided not to be part of the project in 2011. Construction never started. In 2014, the developer, WV Urban Developments, left the project. The land was then sold to Seawall Development. Seawall Development announced that they would not continue with the 25th Street Station project as it was originally planned, so the project was stopped.