The Harbor by Mogillah
While Baltimore has been a major U.S. seaport since the 18th century, the historically shallow water of the Inner Harbor (prior to manipulation through dredging) was not conducive to large ships or heavy industry. These were concentrated in Locust Point, Fell's Point, and Canton.
In the mid-20th century, Baltimore suffered from the economic decline of restructuring common to many industrial cities in the United States. Old harbors were abandoned with the arrival of container ships after World War II. Later, the old harbors were adapted as focal points to reconnect cities with their waterfronts, and develop public spaces, tourism, business and housing.
During the 1940s, John H. Threadgill, the head of the Steamship Trade Association, initiated a study for a cross-harbor bridge. A bridge across the Inner Harbor of Baltimore was one idea that was discussed frequently. In his capacity as head of the association, Threadgill ultimately recommended that the idea for a cross-harbor bridge be abandoned, due to the fact that Baltimore relied heavily on a shipping trade and fears that the bridge would negatively impede the flow of shipping traffic at the Port of Baltimore. Threadgill was named head of Baltimore's Port Commission during the 1950s.
In the 1950s, economic changes ended both the freight and passenger use of the Inner Harbor, such as the Old Bay Line's steamers. Rotting warehouses and piers were eventually torn down and replaced by open, grass-covered parkland that was used for recreational purposes and occasional large events.
The waterfront was gradually transformed with award-winning parks and plazas surrounded by office buildings, hotels and leisure attractions, which reversed the city's decline and became a model for urban renaissance in cities around the world. [6] The renewal of Baltimore's Inner Harbor area began with the adoption of the 33-acre (13 ha) Charles Center project by the City Council and Mayor Thomas D’Alesandro in March 1958.
Tracklist
| 1. | amble ale | 1:09 |
| 2. | glass half full | 1:26 |
| 3. | sweet & pure ft. HazSolo | 1:47 |
| 4. | chicken box kisses | 1:04 |
| 5. | ole bay | 1:06 |
| 6. | icebreaker ft. Swarvy | 2:58 |
| 7. | sound garden ft. V E S A | 1:33 |
| 8. | pier 6 | 1:10 |
Credits
Track arrangements and mixing by MogiLLaH expect tracks 3, 6 & 7.
Track 3 co-produced by my dunni, Haz-Solo.
Track 6 co-produced by my dunni, Swarvy.
Track 7 co-produced by my dunni, V E S A.
All tracks mastered by my dunni, Flote.
Album cover art by my dunni, V E S A
Management: jivetofu@gmail.com, Llamadon.com
