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substandardpoodle t1_ix6u3h7 wrote

Reply to comment by Cheomesh in First time seeing the 2002 Baltimore Region Rail Map. Moore, make it happen! by A_Damn_Millenial

I think she had to walk 15 minutes from home to the bus and it was definitely 15 minutes at the other end where my warehouse was. I don’t know why I’m getting downvoted for saying that. Maybe she was lying to me but she eventually quit because of the time it took her to get to work. She had children.

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dinosaursrinvisible t1_ix6nmb1 wrote

Reply to Motor scooter/Moped owners how do you keep your vehicles from being stolen? by stigochris

  1. If it has a steering lock, lock it.
  2. Disc lock on front and rear if you have it. Preferably use an alarmed disc lock.
  3. Chain it to something
  4. Keep it covered
  5. Buy an actual motorcycle tracker, cheap ones run like $200. They’ll alert you if there’s movement and if it’s tilted.

Anything small is likely to get stolen. Dirt bikes are gonna get stolen fast. Newer sport bikes are a target but older ones are a little safer. Cruises are probably the hardest to steal since they’re heavier.

Why not just get an electric bike? They’re cheaper than a ruckus and you can bring them inside if you need to.

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nmbjbo OP t1_ix6edge wrote

Reply to comment by fre_d_dy in Unique Buildings by nmbjbo

All these different locations are very helpful! I may not have enough time to visit everywhere in person, but I can at the very least use street-view to look around at anywhere that stands out.

I'm particularly interested in Fed and Fells if they have the oldest buildings, I appreciate it.

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mattfouse t1_ix6dw7z wrote

Reply to Motor scooter/Moped owners how do you keep your vehicles from being stolen? by stigochris

Scooter maniac here. As much as this will probably get downvoted because people on this sib can’t admit that Baltimore is a rabid hellhole. Don’t do it! It’s not if it’s when it will get stolen. If you don’t have a garage or inside place to store it, totally not worth it. Also, being outdoors will cause a maintenance headache with all of the moisture that will accumulate in the carb and gas.

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PigtownDesign t1_ix6c6vd wrote

Reply to Unique Buildings by nmbjbo

Look at the Baltimore Architecture Foundation’s website’s Dead Architects section. Lots of dead architects and the buildings they designed. Also for some great early 1900s houses in RolandPark, Guilford & Homeland, check out www.palmerandlamdin.com

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fre_d_dy t1_ix69yim wrote

Reply to Unique Buildings by nmbjbo

This is probably more of a general architectural tour to get a sense for Baltimore. I just finished reading the Baltimore Rowhome book already mentioned.

I’d start by explore the areas around the harbor. Especially Fed and Fells for some of the oldest homes. They were generally built to be working class. So smaller, narrow or setup for a business downstairs and housing upstairs.

And then venture your way North into Midtown/Mount Vernon especially around the Washington Monument for the big grand fancy houses built not too long after Fells/Fed.

Then just generally visit areas directly bordering parks. So Patterson park. Druid Hill. Union Square. General the park front properties were the builders show pieces. Venturing off the main streets you should see scaled down versions of the premium houses. So 2 story instead of 3. Narrower. Less detailing etc.

As you venture further and further from the harbor, home will be newer and general styles will change as preferences changed overtime. So you’ll see wider shorter rowhomes, or fully detached homes. That look a bit more suburban.

Obviously this is all massive generalization of the architectural identity of the city. But it hopeful could be a good starting point.

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