Belman’s Delicatessen and Package Goods (ca. 1920s – 1973) 1801 E. Baltimore Street

It is likely that the property at 1801 E. Baltimore Street was a corner store / Jewish deli at least since the 1920s, and it was certainly known as “Belman’s” since the 1940s.[1] Located in the very heart of what came to be known as “the reservation,” Belman’s was frequented by members of the Indian community and it employed at least one—Sarah (Bowen) Arnold (Lumbee). The property at 1801 E. Baltimore Street was sold to the City in 1973,[2] as part of Urban Renewal, and has since been converted into a residence.

1. "Classified Ad 3 -- no Title." The Sun (1837-1993), Dec 09, 1948. https://search.proquest.com/docview/538652717?accountid=34685.

2. Baltimore City Superior Court (Land Records) RHB 3073, p. 0630, MSA_CE168_13393. Date available 02/01/2005. Date printed 08/01/2019.