Baltimore is the largest city in Maryland. It is a historic port on the Patapsco River, where the river meets the Chesapeake Bay. The city is known for its Inner Harbor and Fort McHenry. It is also known for neighborhoods like Fells Point and Mount Washington, where brick rowhouses and old taverns line the streets. As a result, its long maritime and building traditions make it a natural home for hand-crafted signs.
Historic Buildings, Careful Craft
Older buildings reward careful craftsmanship, and the city has plenty of them. Designs & Signs works from Edgewater, Maryland. For this reason, we travel up the bay for projects on historic homes, taverns, and offices. Every sign is its own project. First, a craftsman studies the building. Then he plans the sign to fit it. A good sign on an old building should look like it belongs there, so we take our time.
Gold Leaf for Baltimore Homes and Taverns
Gold leaf on glass is a perfect fit for rowhouses and neighborhood taverns. For example, hand-gilded numbers above a front door make a home easy to find. Likewise, a gilded window gives a tavern a classic look that lasts. Here are some of our gold leaf jobs in the city:
- Gilded house numbers at 1833, a historic Baltimore transom
- Gold leaf numbers on a glass transom in Baltimore
- Glass gilding at Mt. Washington Tavern
- Transom window house numbers for homes in Annapolis, DC, and beyond
Office Lettering for Baltimore Businesses
We also letter offices and lobbies. For instance, we installed an office wall logo in the city with dimensional PVC letters for the Baltimore Regional Housing Partnership. Dimensional letters give a company name real presence on a wall. In addition, they suit everything from a law office to a medical practice.
Plan Your Project
Do you have a home, tavern, or office in the city? If so, the quickest way to start is to send us a message. Then we will talk through your building, your goals, and the right materials for the job. Meanwhile, you can read more about the city’s history in this encyclopedia overview.
Contact Designs & Signs
Have a project in Baltimore? Send us a message through our contact form, or call (410) 798-5115.