Baltimore Saltbox Project

We have dedicated ourselves to chronically all things associated with saltboxes in Baltimore City – past, present, and future.

Traditions: The Baltimore Salt Box

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The Baltimore Saltbox documents the iconic saltbox. As seen in The New Yorker.
  • Saltbox on S. Carey St. and Glyndon Ave., Pigtown. 

#baltimoresaltbox #saltbox #pigtown #pigtownbaltimore #baltimore
  • Saltbox on Hollins St., Booth-Boyd.

#baltimoresaltbox #saltbox #bcfd #boothboyd #baltimore
  • Saltbox on S. Caton Ave. and Kingsley St., Gwynn Falls.

#baltimoresaltbox #saltbox #gwynnfalls #baltimore
  • Saltbox Art at Space Telescope Science Institute (STSci) at 3700 San Martin Drive, Johns Hopkins Homewood.

Title: Roman Salt
Artist: Juliet Ames (@thebrokenplate_jules)

This box is part of the ST-Arts With Science exhibit, the Space Telescope Science Institute‘s collaboration with Baltimore Art Gallery running at the Steven Mueller Building until May 22. 

Backstory: The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is a Hubble-sized telescope that will revolutionize astronomy by building on the science discoveries and technological leaps of the Hubble and James Webb space telescopes. The Roman Project is currently planning for observatory launch in late 2026. 

@baltimore_art_gallery @space_telescopes 

#baltimoresaltbox #saltboxart #johnshopkinshomewood #baltimore #nancygraceromanspacetelescope
  • Saltbox on N.Washington St. and Cliffwood Ave., South Clifton Park.

#baltimoresaltbox #saltbox #southcliftonpark #baltimore
  • Every year, Baltimore Saltbox fundraises for the Ride For The Feast. This event, a one-day bike event on the Eastern Shore, raises money to support Moveable Feast’s mission to serve people who live at the intersection of critical illness and food insecurity by preparing and delivering medically tailored meals and providing nutrition education, all at no cost to the client.

Here’s how you can help:

Donate $20 or more to Moveable Feast via Ride For The Feast fundraising link in the Bio and we’ll send you a copy of our latest zine: Saltbox Concern, Vol. 2, The Journal of the Baltimore Saltbox

Come to Team Atomic’s Spring In For The Feast event on Thursday, April 30th. Link in Bio fo the event details.

Sport your love of the boxes with Baltimore Saltbox t-shirt, onesie, and tote in the Bonfire Store link in the Bio

Thanks to Gayle Maxwell (@gmaxart) for the saltbox art!

@mfeastbmore  @team.atomic.baltimore #rideforthefeast2026 #baltimoresaltbox #saltbox
  • And a happy (belated) Saltbox Ascension Day (4/15 observed) to all those who celebrate. Thanks to the fine, hardworking folks at Baltimore City DOT (@bmorecitydot) for an epic season send off with the legendary Marty Bass (@martybass1) and Juliet Ames (@thebrokenplate_jules). 

Adieu until next year, friends!

#baltimoresaltbox #saltboxascensionday #saltbox #baltimore
  • Saltbox on E. Gittings St. and Jackson St., Federal Hill.

#baltimoresaltbox #saltbox #federalhill #baltimore
  • Scenes from No Kings III, downtown Baltimore. 

#baltimoresaltbox #nokings #fuckice #thisiswhatasaltboxlookslike #baltimore
Saltbox on S. Carey St. and Glyndon Ave., Pigtown. 

#baltimoresaltbox #saltbox #pigtown #pigtownbaltimore #baltimore
Saltbox on S. Carey St. and Glyndon Ave., Pigtown. #baltimoresaltbox #saltbox #pigtown #pigtownbaltimore #baltimore
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1/9
Saltbox on Hollins St., Booth-Boyd.

#baltimoresaltbox #saltbox #bcfd #boothboyd #baltimore
Saltbox on Hollins St., Booth-Boyd. #baltimoresaltbox #saltbox #bcfd #boothboyd #baltimore
6 days ago
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2/9
Saltbox on S. Caton Ave. and Kingsley St., Gwynn Falls.

#baltimoresaltbox #saltbox #gwynnfalls #baltimore
Saltbox on S. Caton Ave. and Kingsley St., Gwynn Falls. #baltimoresaltbox #saltbox #gwynnfalls #baltimore
2 weeks ago
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3/9
Saltbox Art at Space Telescope Science Institute (STSci) at 3700 San Martin Drive, Johns Hopkins Homewood.

Title: Roman Salt
Artist: Juliet Ames (@thebrokenplate_jules)

This box is part of the ST-Arts With Science exhibit, the Space Telescope Science Institute‘s collaboration with Baltimore Art Gallery running at the Steven Mueller Building until May 22. 

Backstory: The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is a Hubble-sized telescope that will revolutionize astronomy by building on the science discoveries and technological leaps of the Hubble and James Webb space telescopes. The Roman Project is currently planning for observatory launch in late 2026. 

@baltimore_art_gallery @space_telescopes 

#baltimoresaltbox #saltboxart #johnshopkinshomewood #baltimore #nancygraceromanspacetelescope
Saltbox Art at Space Telescope Science Institute (STSci) at 3700 San Martin Drive, Johns Hopkins Homewood. Title: Roman Salt Artist: Juliet Ames (@thebrokenplate_jules) This box is part of the ST-Arts With Science exhibit, the Space Telescope Science Institute‘s collaboration with Baltimore Art Gallery running at the Steven Mueller Building until May 22. Backstory: The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is a Hubble-sized telescope that will revolutionize astronomy by building on the science discoveries and technological leaps of the Hubble and James Webb space telescopes. The Roman Project is currently planning for observatory launch in late 2026. @baltimore_art_gallery @space_telescopes #baltimoresaltbox #saltboxart #johnshopkinshomewood #baltimore #nancygraceromanspacetelescope
4 weeks ago
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4/9
Saltbox on N.Washington St. and Cliffwood Ave., South Clifton Park.

#baltimoresaltbox #saltbox #southcliftonpark #baltimore
Saltbox on N.Washington St. and Cliffwood Ave., South Clifton Park. #baltimoresaltbox #saltbox #southcliftonpark #baltimore
1 month ago
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5/9
Every year, Baltimore Saltbox fundraises for the Ride For The Feast. This event, a one-day bike event on the Eastern Shore, raises money to support Moveable Feast’s mission to serve people who live at the intersection of critical illness and food insecurity by preparing and delivering medically tailored meals and providing nutrition education, all at no cost to the client.

Here’s how you can help:

Donate $20 or more to Moveable Feast via Ride For The Feast fundraising link in the Bio and we’ll send you a copy of our latest zine: Saltbox Concern, Vol. 2, The Journal of the Baltimore Saltbox

Come to Team Atomic’s Spring In For The Feast event on Thursday, April 30th. Link in Bio fo the event details.

Sport your love of the boxes with Baltimore Saltbox t-shirt, onesie, and tote in the Bonfire Store link in the Bio

Thanks to Gayle Maxwell (@gmaxart) for the saltbox art!

@mfeastbmore  @team.atomic.baltimore #rideforthefeast2026 #baltimoresaltbox #saltbox
Every year, Baltimore Saltbox fundraises for the Ride For The Feast. This event, a one-day bike event on the Eastern Shore, raises money to support Moveable Feast’s mission to serve people who live at the intersection of critical illness and food insecurity by preparing and delivering medically tailored meals and providing nutrition education, all at no cost to the client.

Here’s how you can help:

Donate $20 or more to Moveable Feast via Ride For The Feast fundraising link in the Bio and we’ll send you a copy of our latest zine: Saltbox Concern, Vol. 2, The Journal of the Baltimore Saltbox

Come to Team Atomic’s Spring In For The Feast event on Thursday, April 30th. Link in Bio fo the event details.

Sport your love of the boxes with Baltimore Saltbox t-shirt, onesie, and tote in the Bonfire Store link in the Bio

Thanks to Gayle Maxwell (@gmaxart) for the saltbox art!

@mfeastbmore  @team.atomic.baltimore #rideforthefeast2026 #baltimoresaltbox #saltbox
Every year, Baltimore Saltbox fundraises for the Ride For The Feast. This event, a one-day bike event on the Eastern Shore, raises money to support Moveable Feast’s mission to serve people who live at the intersection of critical illness and food insecurity by preparing and delivering medically tailored meals and providing nutrition education, all at no cost to the client.

Here’s how you can help:

Donate $20 or more to Moveable Feast via Ride For The Feast fundraising link in the Bio and we’ll send you a copy of our latest zine: Saltbox Concern, Vol. 2, The Journal of the Baltimore Saltbox

Come to Team Atomic’s Spring In For The Feast event on Thursday, April 30th. Link in Bio fo the event details.

Sport your love of the boxes with Baltimore Saltbox t-shirt, onesie, and tote in the Bonfire Store link in the Bio

Thanks to Gayle Maxwell (@gmaxart) for the saltbox art!

@mfeastbmore  @team.atomic.baltimore #rideforthefeast2026 #baltimoresaltbox #saltbox
Every year, Baltimore Saltbox fundraises for the Ride For The Feast. This event, a one-day bike event on the Eastern Shore, raises money to support Moveable Feast’s mission to serve people who live at the intersection of critical illness and food insecurity by preparing and delivering medically tailored meals and providing nutrition education, all at no cost to the client. Here’s how you can help: Donate $20 or more to Moveable Feast via Ride For The Feast fundraising link in the Bio and we’ll send you a copy of our latest zine: Saltbox Concern, Vol. 2, The Journal of the Baltimore Saltbox Come to Team Atomic’s Spring In For The Feast event on Thursday, April 30th. Link in Bio fo the event details. Sport your love of the boxes with Baltimore Saltbox t-shirt, onesie, and tote in the Bonfire Store link in the Bio Thanks to Gayle Maxwell (@gmaxart) for the saltbox art! @mfeastbmore @team.atomic.baltimore #rideforthefeast2026 #baltimoresaltbox #saltbox
1 month ago
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6/9
And a happy (belated) Saltbox Ascension Day (4/15 observed) to all those who celebrate. Thanks to the fine, hardworking folks at Baltimore City DOT (@bmorecitydot) for an epic season send off with the legendary Marty Bass (@martybass1) and Juliet Ames (@thebrokenplate_jules). 

Adieu until next year, friends!

#baltimoresaltbox #saltboxascensionday #saltbox #baltimore
And a happy (belated) Saltbox Ascension Day (4/15 observed) to all those who celebrate. Thanks to the fine, hardworking folks at Baltimore City DOT (@bmorecitydot) for an epic season send off with the legendary Marty Bass (@martybass1) and Juliet Ames (@thebrokenplate_jules). 

Adieu until next year, friends!

#baltimoresaltbox #saltboxascensionday #saltbox #baltimore
And a happy (belated) Saltbox Ascension Day (4/15 observed) to all those who celebrate. Thanks to the fine, hardworking folks at Baltimore City DOT (@bmorecitydot) for an epic season send off with the legendary Marty Bass (@martybass1) and Juliet Ames (@thebrokenplate_jules). 

Adieu until next year, friends!

#baltimoresaltbox #saltboxascensionday #saltbox #baltimore
And a happy (belated) Saltbox Ascension Day (4/15 observed) to all those who celebrate. Thanks to the fine, hardworking folks at Baltimore City DOT (@bmorecitydot) for an epic season send off with the legendary Marty Bass (@martybass1) and Juliet Ames (@thebrokenplate_jules). Adieu until next year, friends! #baltimoresaltbox #saltboxascensionday #saltbox #baltimore
2 months ago
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7/9
Saltbox on E. Gittings St. and Jackson St., Federal Hill.

#baltimoresaltbox #saltbox #federalhill #baltimore
Saltbox on E. Gittings St. and Jackson St., Federal Hill. #baltimoresaltbox #saltbox #federalhill #baltimore
2 months ago
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8/9
Scenes from No Kings III, downtown Baltimore. 

#baltimoresaltbox #nokings #fuckice #thisiswhatasaltboxlookslike #baltimore
Scenes from No Kings III, downtown Baltimore. 

#baltimoresaltbox #nokings #fuckice #thisiswhatasaltboxlookslike #baltimore
Scenes from No Kings III, downtown Baltimore. #baltimoresaltbox #nokings #fuckice #thisiswhatasaltboxlookslike #baltimore
2 months ago
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9/9
Baltimore Saltbox Events at the Enoch Pratt Free Library in January 2025
The Enoch Pratt Free Library is hosting two awesome Baltimore Saltbox events, including a world premiere documentary!
Saltbox Scene Report: Scotland
The grit bin is serious business in Scotland. Discover how these saltbox cousins from across the pond get placed and how to decode them.

Last updated 12/31/2024