A Maryland landmark by noted architect Frank Gehry officially changed hands today when a private developer transferred ownership of Columbia’s Merriweather Post Pavilion to a community arts organization.

More than 100 people gathered under the roof of the concert venue as representatives of the Howard Hughes Corp., the master developer of Downtown Columbia, presented a symbolic key to the head of the Downtown Columbia Arts and Culture Commission, the new owner.

“With this key, I transfer to you the ownership of Merriweather Post Pavilion,” said Greg Fitchitt, vice president of development for the Howard Hughes Corporation, to Ian Kennedy, executive director of the arts commission.

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