With profits from tea, silk, and satin, Irish sea-captain John O’Donnell purchased waterfront property in southeast Baltimore and named his estate after the bustling Chinese seaport, Canton. Today, trade ships continue to dock in Canton and are complimented by sailboats, kayaks, and Baltimore’s water taxi.
Rising new townhouses, condo buildings, and office towers are neighbors to renovation developments of historic row-houses, canneries and breweries. These buildings often possess great views of the working harbor, Fort McHenry, and the downtown skyline. Lively independent restaurants, neighborhood-oriented and boutique retailers, and a good grocery store are part of the neighborhood composition. Canton is the eastern anchor of the six mile long Baltimore harbor waterfront promenade
Jubilee in Canton Canton is a booming neighborhood attracting many new residents and businesses. The neighborhood’s healthy economy has created a large jump in real estate prices. Jubilee partnered with the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), to build affordable senior apartments many with balconies and sweeping views of the Baltimore harbor in this dynamic neighborhood.
