Big birthday bash for 200 year old Loane Brothers

The party to see and be seen was last night, harbor side, at the historic lighthouse at Pier 5 where the Baltimore based business, Loane Bro, Inc. put on their 200^th birthday party.  The family owned business known for tenting, party rentals and awnings decked out the pier with the strategically placed tenting that offered up views of the harbor and the sky.

Two hundred years ago, Loane Brothers, sail makers, at that time, were located at the base of South Street near Pier 1 and have ridden the test of time throughout Baltimore’s great fire, making tents and flags for the Union Army through to manufacturing parachute sling assemblies for B-26 bombers during World War II. The name has changed and adapted over the years as has the business.  

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Come sample J. Paul's Inner Harbor new seasonal menu

On Thursday, May 30th you are cordially invited to J Paul’s to celebrate summer, sip on cocktails and enjoy their harborside bar and restaurant’s patio. The husband and I were lucky enough to sample the new summer seasonal items and were not disappointed. The quality of the food far exceeds big “chain” restaurants that populate Harborplace. The new outdoor bar is perfect for happy hour sipping and people and boat watching.

For just $25 enjoy the patio party on May 30th. You get to enjoy heavy appetizers, house wines, Natty Boh cans and rail drinks. See what all the talk about J Paul’s is about. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the scholars of Boys Hope Girls Hope of Baltimore.

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