Jonestown’s streetscapes tell an epic story of urban change and diversity. Founded in 1732, Jones Town consolidated with Baltimore in 1745. At first the home to wealthy residents, in the 19th century it became the port-of-entry neighborhood for immigrants seeking opportunity—especially East European Jews, who established its largest and most enduring ethnic community. With urban renewal in the mid-20th century, Jonestown’s tenements gave way to massive public high-rises. These were demolished by century’s end, to be replaced by new, mixed-income housing modeled on the traditional Baltimore row house.
