Captain John O’Donnell of the East India Trading Company settled in Baltimore in 1780, and found the nationally historic neighborhood of Canton. Even though John is long gone, his image remains alive today in the Canton square and the name of the surrounding street. The square is a small public area with a large statue of Captain O’Donnell in the center surrounded by a garden and benches within a fence. The square is largely visited by white people of the middle class who are sober by day and not so much by night. They come to quietly read their newspaper or book, and relax from the stressors of life. I did manage to see one homeless man enter the square, attempt to sleep on a bench, and was quickly told to leave by patrolling policemen. I would totally recommend the square to anyone in need of rest and relaxation.
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