Baltimore 'hoods: Guilford (not the expected)

Swinefeld · #1 Posted **Mar 24, 2012, 7:48 PM**

guilford:

This is what I love about Baltimore; it's full of surprises. The neighborhood of Guilford in the north of Baltimore is not what you'd expect in the Charm City. Absent are the endless blocks of formstone row homes, cheesy crab logos, and abandoned properties. In this upscale and historic district there are beautiful single homes with manicured lawns and carefully cultivated gardens. The neighborhood dates from the early twentieth century with Colonial and Georgian Revival styles predominating. So don't get crabby if you're looking for gritty urban blight: this is the ultimate in B-more luxury living, baby!

Click here to learn more about Guilford.

So long from Guilford.

arkitekte · #2 Posted **Mar 24, 2012, 8:16 PM**

Those are some gorgeous houses! Reminds me of Central Gardens and Chickasaw Gardens in Memphis.

ColDayMan · #3 Posted **Mar 24, 2012, 9:38 PM**

Beautiful stuff.

Dr Awesomesauce · #4 Posted **Mar 25, 2012, 4:23 AM**

Not too shabby. Great time of year too.

AviationGuy · #5 Posted **Mar 25, 2012, 4:29 AM**

Now that's a beautiful neighborhood. Wouldn't mind living in one of those places, as long as someone else does all the yard work! Reminds me of that TV commercial about 5 years ago where the two guys walk up to mansion and say "I could live here".

STLgasm · #6 Posted **Mar 25, 2012, 4:58 AM**

Woweezowee!

Kingofthehill · #7 Posted **Mar 25, 2012, 2:09 PM**

Looks like the fraternal twin of DC's Chevy Chase and Tenleytown nabes in the Upper NW!

the pope · #8 Posted **Mar 25, 2012, 7:52 PM**

you're right, i didn't see an entire cheesy crab logo. Though, I could go for some of the utz chips.

xzmattzx · #9 Posted **Mar 26, 2012, 1:31 AM**

Nice pictures. Guilford looks like Wawaset Park or the Highlands in Wilmington, except with some even bigger houses mixed in.

marcus · #10 Posted **Mar 26, 2012, 1:51 AM**

Lovely! Ive been meaning to get to Guilford for quite some time! The homes are ridiculous.

And Hey! 4 Bmore threads on the front of the A-M page? Hell yeah! There's usually zip!

flar · #11 Posted **Mar 26, 2012, 2:41 AM**

Pretty ritzy neighbourhood.

Surrealplaces · #12 Posted **Mar 26, 2012, 4:20 PM**

Those are some beautiful old houses. Nice tour!

LouisianaRush · #13 Posted **Mar 27, 2012, 3:50 PM**

Awesome job! What a fantastic neighborhood.

Sherman Cahal · #14 Posted **Mar 27, 2012, 4:35 PM**

I love the architectural styles - such a good variety.

hammersklavier · #15 Posted **Mar 27, 2012, 4:54 PM**

Nice shots, Swiney! It reminds me of neighborhoods like Chestnut Hill, Overbrook Farms, Northwood, and Wynnefield here in Philly.

...Speaking of, which of those is it demographically closest to?

Swinefeld · #16 Posted **Mar 28, 2012, 1:21 AM**

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Originally Posted by hammersklavier

Nice shots, Swiney! It reminds me of neighborhoods like Chestnut Hill, Overbrook Farms, Northwood, and Wynnefield here in Philly.

...Speaking of, which of those is it demographically closest to?

Thanks Hammer, et al. It actually reminded me of Mt. Airy a little and Chestnut Hill. Demographically it's closer to Chestnut Hill.

ShadowMaster · #17 Posted **Mar 28, 2012, 1:45 AM**

Is this where some of the Orioles and Ravens live ?

stepper77 · #18 Posted **Mar 28, 2012, 8:43 PM**

Beautiful!

KB0679 · #19 Posted **Apr 29, 2012, 3:48 PM**

Wow, looks like a really nice, quiet neighborhood...definitely not the images that come to mind when I think of Baltimore. Nice set!

volguus zildrohar · #20 Posted **Apr 30, 2012, 3:16 AM**

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Originally Posted by Swinefeld

Thanks Hammer, et al. It actually reminded me of Mt. Airy a little and Chestnut Hill. Demographically it's closer to Chestnut Hill.

It seemed more Chestnut Hill to me.

These folks get two chimneys to go with their two solariums and two horses - Snoopy and Prickly Pete.