One Calvert Plaza, Beaux-Arts high-rise building in downtown Baltimore, Maryland.
The 16-story skyscraper features a stone facade with bronze falcons adorning the main entrance columns and window pediments at ground level.
Constructed in 1901 by D.H. Burnham and Company, One Calvert Plaza remained the tallest structure in Baltimore until the Bromo-Seltzer Tower surpassed it in 1911.
The building influenced author Dashiell Hammett during his time at the Pinkerton National Detective Agency, inspiring elements in his novel The Maltese Falcon.
Located at the intersection of East Baltimore Street and South Calvert Street, the building maintains its original office space function in the financial district.
The structure survived the Great Baltimore Fire of 1904, with temperatures reaching 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit, proving the effectiveness of its terra cotta fireproofing.
Location: Maryland
Architects: D. H. Burnham & Company
Architectural style: Beaux-Arts
Floors above the ground: 16
GPS coordinates: 39.28970,-76.61220
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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