The building is actually one of two that the hotelier would needfor its asset, but local preservationists are bucking the projectand had already taken the case to court, claiming that the bit oflocal history. One of the buildings once served as the headquartersfor the Merchants & Mines Transportation Co. while the otherwas home to Sun Life Insurance Co. A temporary injunction stoppedthe late-night activity.
But the demolition attempt has not been directly linked toMarriott, which has a track record of respect for local history inits choice and treatment of new builds.
Phone calls to Marriott and to the Society for the Preservationof Maryland Antiquities were not returned. GlobeSt.com will stay ontop of the story.
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