Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Join us at the intersection of Charles and Franklin to talk about the C.J. Benson Building. It’s been here since 1911 and has had all sorts of uses. For about 80 years before that, on this spot, there was a private mansion turned social club that intersected with the lives of some of Baltimore’s early Revolutionary era leaders and with folks who created the idea of American philanthropy. Thanks for watching and see you soon with another video.
This is our series called "Five Minute Histories." Every week, we’ll record a short video about a different historic place in Baltimore and post it on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
#baltimore #fiveminhist #revolutionarywar #philanthropy #historicpreservation
Join us at the intersection of Charles and Franklin to talk about the C.J. Benson Building. It’s been here since 1911 and has had all sorts of uses. For about 80 years before that, on this spot, there was a private mansion turned social club that intersected with the lives of some of Baltimore’s early Revolutionary era leaders and with folks who created the idea of American philanthropy. Thanks for watching and see you soon with another video.
This is our series called "Five Minute Histories." Every week, we’ll record a short video about a different historic place in Baltimore and post it on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
#baltimore #fiveminhist #revolutionarywar #philanthropy #historicpreservation
