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| The Charles Theater |
The Charles Theater is culturally important because it exhibits independent and underground films, and because it has historical significance. It allows small filmmakers to display their work to the people of Baltimore. For example, my friend and I annually go to the Baltimore Artscape. Many of the exhibits are on the Charles Street Bridge and the surrounding area, including the theater. It has become part of our summer break tradition to visit the theater on this day to see short movies. The Charles’ largest theater is made available to the public for free, and local filmmakers provide entertainment. It is also the oldest theater in Baltimore, and should be preserved as a historical site. Charles Street, where the theater is located, is a cultural hotspot. Many small shops surround the area, and people gather here after dark in an open and friendly manner uncommon in other parts of Baltimore. The old railway building still retains the style of the 1890’s when it was built, a style distinctive of Baltimore during the 19th century. The theater features classic movies in its Revival Series that are not on display in other theaters, which is important to me because I love old movies. It also attracts business to the restaurants that line the Charles Street, and many people have dinner and a movie. The Charles Theater is historically and socially important; two elements that help create the culture of Baltimore and its surrounding area. This place matters because a large percentage of people visit this site for social interaction and exposure to art.
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