Baltimore Record Shops - 40 Years Ago
Baltimore has had a long, rich history of record shops. 40 years ago, the city region had over 15 stores selling records. Here's how they were described in a city guide called Bawlamer: An Informal Guide To A Livelier Baltimore from 1974, published by the Citizens Planning and Housing Association. Athenaikon Music Center (4717 Eastern Ave.) Greek records, periodicals, and cookbooks. A must for budding belly dancers. Downtown Sounds (529 N. Howard St.) In the heart of downtown shopping district. Records and tapes. The sounds were from Broadway to soul. For The Record, Inc. (Howard & Fayette St., 217 E. Baltimore St., Reisterstown Road Plaza) Baltimore's discount record shop. Sales weekly, largest collection of contemporary records. Excellent stock of standards, folk, classical, and "old rock". The staff was knowledgeable and helpful in all areas. Italia Kanta (3512 E. Lombard St. ) A converted rowhouse in the heart of Highlandtown, this...
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plus, i mean, its clearly the best television show ever made.
I don't think anyone in Baltimore watches The Wire. I mean, except like, 7 of us. Ok, maybe 14.
I can't think of anyone who could be Wonder Woman that I'd be happy about, though.
Those are quite the boots to fill.
Also, seems like there's a lot of anti-The Wire feelings in the city, especially from people who don't actually watch the show or care to watch because anything relating Baltimore to drugs with a predominantly black cast is "bad".
We know the Mayor doesn't love it!