Keswick, Baltimore

Keswick is a residential neighborhood located in Baltimore, Maryland. It is mostly surrounded by, and sometimes considered a part of, Roland Park, and also borders the neighborhoods of Evergreen to the north and Guilford to the east. The roads that delineate Keswick are W. Cold Spring Lane to the north and Wickford Rd to the south; Kittery Lane to the west, and Wickford Road to the east.

History

The Roland Park Company purchased most of the land surrounding what is today Keswick. By 1915, Roland Park had been largely completed and the land of Keswick was divided about equally between a property owned by Allen L. Carter between Kittery Lane and the Stony Run stream; and the St. Mary's Female Orphan Asylum between Kittery Lane and Roland Avenue. In the 1920s and 1930s the Carter property was developed, forming the core of today's Keswick, and several commercial properties arose along Cold Spring Lane. Between 1974 and 1989, the community of Roland Springs was built on the former Asylum property.

Highlights

Keswick is a family oriented neighborhood that offers a sense of security as well as privacy. Though tucked away in Roland Park there are many attractions surrounding the neighborhood. Notable restaurants close by on Cold Spring Lane (Miss Shirley’s, The Evergreen, Alonso's/Loco Hombre, Roland Park Bagel Company, and S'ghetti Eddie's) provide many neighborhood restaurants in walking distance. Renowned restaurant Miss Shirley’s serves unique yet tasty adaptations of America’s favorite breakfast and brunch. The Evergreen Café is a quaint coffeehouse with a relaxed atmosphere, offering free wireless internet, books to browse, comfortable seating, sandwiches, and fresh roasted coffee. Loco Hombre is a Cuban inspired restaurant with a bar that maintains a festive atmosphere. The food ranges from lasagna to quesadilla. The oldest-existing restaurant, Alonso's, is also the source of the neighborhood's nickname, Alonsoville. There are a range of things to do and see including short drives to the Baltimore Museum of Art, Inner Harbor, Baltimore Zoo, The National Aquarium, Pimlico Race Track. Sherwoods Gardens, or the Senator Theater.

Demographics

• Male and Female population in Keswick is roughly split 50/50.
• The percentage of family to non-family households is also roughly 50/50.
• Keswick is populated by 90% Caucasian, followed by 4% African American, and small percentages of various other races.
• 11.4 percent of residents make an annual salary of $200,000 or more, a year.
• The median household income in Keswick is $61,000.
• Industry is dominated by educational, health, and social services.

See also

List of Baltimore neighborhoods

External links

North District Maps, Baltimore City Neighborhoods Portal