Preservation commission seeks to spare buildings on Baltimore’s Superblock from demolition

Developers behind a proposed $155 million redevelopment of Baltimore’s Superblock remain optimistic after the city’s historic preservation board signaled it would not let them demolish five buildings that date to the 19th century. The Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation voted unanimously Tuesday to protect the buildings, which are located near the corner of Fayette and Howard streets in the city’s Five & Dime historic district just west of downtown.