Woodberry, Baltimore facts for kids
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Woodberry
Clipper Mill, Television Hill |
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Neighborhood of Baltimore
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Woodberry Mill
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| City | Baltimore |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT |
| ZIP code |
21211
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| Area code | 410, 443, and 667 |
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Woodberry Historic District
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The Woodberry neighborhood of Baltimore.
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 Location in Baltimore
Location in Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Location | Roughly Clipper Ave, Druid Park Dr., and Girard, Hooper, Keystone, Malden, Parkdale, and Rockrose Aves., Baltimore, Maryland |
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| Area | 45 acres (18 ha) |
| Built | 1843 |
| Architect | Morling, Frank L.; et al. |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival, Italianate, Et Al. |
| NRHP reference No. | 03001326 |
| Added to NRHP | December 29, 2003 |
Woodberry is a historic neighborhood in north-central Baltimore, Maryland, USA. It is mostly a residential area where many families live.
Woodberry is bordered by Cold Spring Lane to the north. To the south is Druid Hill Park. Greenspring Avenue is on its west side. The Jones Falls Expressway and the Jones Falls river are to the east. The area's Zip code is 21211.
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What is Television Hill?
39°20′5″N 76°38′59″W / 39.33472°N 76.64972°W
Woodberry is home to a special area called Television Hill, or just TV Hill. This spot, once known as Malden Hill, is where many TV and radio stations are located. It's high up, which is perfect for broadcasting signals. The first TV station and tower were built here in 1948.
TV and Radio Towers
TV Hill has large towers that send out signals for several Baltimore TV and radio stations. Three TV stations, WMAR-TV (channel 2), WBAL-TV (channel 11), and WJZ-TV (channel 13), use a tall, red, three-mast tower. This tower stands about 997 feet (304 meters) high. Two radio stations, WIYY (97.9 FM) and WZFT (104.3 FM), also use this tower.
Two other TV stations, WBFF (channel 45) and WNUV (channel 54), use a different tower nearby. This tower is even taller, reaching about 1,280 feet (390 meters) high. Radio station WWMX (106.5 FM) also broadcasts from this mast. A third, shorter tower helps with communications for city services like police and fire departments.
Broadcasting Studios on TV Hill
Many TV stations also have their broadcasting studios right on TV Hill. WJZ-TV's studios are at the end of Malden Avenue. The WBAL Building, which houses WBAL-TV and WIYY radio, is on Hooper Avenue. WBFF and WNUV share facilities on West 41st Street.
Homes in Woodberry
Some of the first homes in this area were built by David Carroll. He built them for the people who worked in his textile mill. Most of Woodberry's homes are two- or three-story rowhouses. These were built in the early 1900s. You can also find a few apartment buildings here.
Who Lives in Woodberry?
In 2000, about 1,100 people lived in Woodberry. Most residents were White (72.1%), and about 22.1% were African American. Other groups like Native American, Asian, and Hispanic or Latino people also live here. Most homes (61.4%) were owned by the people living in them.
Most adults in Woodberry had jobs. The average yearly income for a household was about $36,806.
Getting Around Woodberry
Woodberry has good public transportation options. The Woodberry Light Rail Station is on Union Avenue. This light rail can take you to other parts of Baltimore. Bus lines 21 and 22 also serve the neighborhood, making it easy to travel.
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The Woodberry neighborhood of Baltimore.
