Five Minute Histories: Baltimore's Saltboxes

Last week it finally snowed in Baltimore! For decades, Baltimoreans have turned to the saltboxes placed around our city to avoid slippery conditions. Join us today as we explore the history of these iconic boxes, including their recent transformations into works of art. Thanks for watching and see you next week with another video!
Check out baltimoresaltbox.com/ for more information!
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 TH-cam channel.
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[@helensgirl7246]

The wink to Poe was awesome. One of your best videos, Johns, and so much fun. Kudos to Baltimore for having a great sense of humor!

[@mcfirebug]

that was so cool...love ur videos!

[@michaelbrand8279]

Very interesting! I'm surprised that I never noticed those salt boxes when I lived in Laurel and often visited Baltimore!

[@sueroyer6101]

I love that this was filmed when it was snowing!

[@technologystation6529]

I absolutely enjoyed this bit of history as I enjoyed all the others. Keep it coming!

[@baltimoreheritage1006]

Thank you for watching!

[@mooselarock5596]

I’ve waited 15 years for this not a Maryland native …I’ve always wondered what they were this is great

[@baltimoreheritage1006]

Thank you for watching!

[@annhowell368]

Portland, Oregon does NOT salt, neither does it plow (though) I hear there are a few plows... Because it may snow here, but then it turns to ICE, the trees and landscape are fragile and the run off has big consequences here. However, it is starting to ICE more often here and the car crashes and broken legs and hips may soon, I hope, help us find a balance between the salt/no salt. We miss that civic duty to neighbors since we moved away. And, of course, we miss the decorated boxes. Nice to know the rest of the story!

[@baltimoreheritage1006]

Thanks for watching and stay safe out there!

[@jacquelinecapel5282]

Great Video! Had a chat with someone about them a few days ago.Very informative. 😊

[@baltimoreheritage1006]

Thank you!

[@iloganxx]

Wow that’s awesome thank you bringing history of my city to the community!! I love learning the little things and how we’ve grown, Could u do a Howard street furniture stores. Running along the train line preferably the hect bros

[@baltimoreheritage1006]

We'll add it to our list!

[@iloganxx]

@@baltimoreheritage1006 thank you!!! I live in the unique building facing the congress building and the history is amazing!!! YOURE THE BEST IN BALTIMORE !!!

[@baltimoreheritage1006]

Thanks so much for your support!@@iloganxx

[@FreeRoamBaltimore]

I visited all (if not most) of the art boxes. It took me a month or two.

[@PeterWayner]

Was the guy getting salt at the end a plant?

[@baltimoreheritage1006]

We couldn't have timed it so well if we had tried!

[@carolinewayner5766]

@@baltimoreheritage1006 It was perfect!

[@Binx1364]

I absolutely cackled; tried to look close to see if it was Johns' son! :)

[@TVInformative]

You should definitely do a chicken box 5 minute history video

[@baltimoreheritage1006]

Good idea!

[@brianwechsler5759]

is the word 'BOX' necessary?

[@baltimoreheritage1006]

We have never thought about this!