THE VISION

Building on Baltimore’s Industrial Legacy

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From Hampden’s mills to Woodberry’s factories to Greenmount West’s warehouses, makers and manufacturers have transformed abandoned industrial spaces into thriving hubs. Machine Works is the next chapter in that story.

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Reclaiming the Past, Creating the Future

At 508 Preston Street, the historic Detrick & Harvey machine works is being reactivated as a modern hub for innovators. More than restoring a building, this project reclaims industrial heritage and channels it into today’s creative economy.

Image: Detrick and Harvey Machine Company ~ Source: Baltimore Heritage ~ Creator: Matthew Hankins ~ Date: 2016

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A Mission-Aligned Investment

Machine Works extends the proven success of Baltimore’s creative sector into Johnston Square—sparking economic vitality, fostering community, and celebrating the area’s industrial roots.

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Anchored in Partnership

This project is part of the $200M Johnston Square revitalization effort, led in collaboration with Rebuild Metro, the Johnston Square community, and MCB Real Estate. Together, we’re building not just space, but opportunity.

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Machine Works is more than a building. It’s a movement rooted in Baltimore, built for the future.

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