Baltimore in a Box, a shop that sells “the gift of Baltimore in a Box” with packages of classic local goods (think Berger Cookies, crab chips and the iconic “Big Boyz Bail Bonds” click pens), is moving from its Highlandtown headquarters into a new space at 857 W. 36th Street. Making a splash in the neighborhood, owner Ross Nochumowitz hired Baltimore muralist Marhsall Adams to spruce up the exterior by painting it with the Maryland State flag.
Nochumowitz said he initially considered decorating the building with a mural containing his own Baltimore-themed emojis, but realized he might have to deal with licensing issues or other red tape. Seeking other ideas, he was inspired by Maryland flags painted on city dwellers’ doors.
“I said, why not try it for the entire front of the building?” he posed. “I’ve never seen that done before.”
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