-----Original Message----- From: H-Net Discussion List on Maryland History and Culture [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mary Beth Corrigan Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 7:30 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Welcome to Baltimore Sign
From: W.H. Earle [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2006 8:29 PM Subject: RE: Welcome to Baltimore Sign That sign had "Hon" added to it repeatedly over a period of years. It was not a formal part of the sign, just a bit of cardboard with a handwritten "Hon" on it that was added to the sign surreptitiously. Public works people would tear it down after a while, but then it would reappear. I don't believe the media ever identified the individual or individuals who repeatedly "defaced" the sign, but I expect the police and public works people knew who it was. In any event, even though the "Hon" emendation was taken down every time it appeared, no one particularly minded its being put up. Most of us in Baltimore simply thought of it as a harmless and amusing bit of local color. It's been a couple of years now since I've heard any talk of the business, and my impression is that it's been quite a while since anyone added "Hon" to the sign. However, it wouldn't be particularly newsworthy nowadays for it to happen, and I may simply not be hearing about it if it does still periodically happen. Bill Earle Baltimore _______________________________________________ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
