Mary, I live in Baltimore and remember news about the sign.
I think someone taped a piece of paper with the word Hon on it to the sign. I don't think the word was ever part of the "official" sign. I'm forwarding your message to the Charles Village list. Maybe someone on it can help. Christine Gray -----Original Message----- From: H-Net Discussion List on Maryland History and Culture [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mary Beth Corrigan Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2006 7:00 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Welcome to Baltimore Sign From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2006 10:16 AM Subject: INQ: Welcome to Baltimore Sign Dear List Members: In 1994 there was a bit of a public brouhaha over adding the word 'hon' to the Welcome to Baltimore sign on I-295. I'm researching this incident as part of an essay that looks at tourism and the representation of contemporary post-industrial cities. While I have numerous articles that discuss the details of the debate, I can't quite figure out if 'hon' was added to the sign or not. And if it was added, the last time I drove into Baltimore, I didn't notice it (though that certainly doesn't mean it wasn't there.. I was going 65 mph, after all). Can someone let me know--does the I-295 Welcome to Baltimore sign say 'hon'? If not now, did it? And, boy, if someone has a photo of it they'd like to share, that would be great. Thanks, as always! Mary Rizzo [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info