Mercantile Trust and Deposit Company

The Mercantile Trust and Deposit Company is a historic bank building located in Baltimore, Maryland, designed in the Romanesque Revival style by the architectural firm Wyatt and Sperry and completed in 1885. Notable for its intricate brick and stone ornamentation, the building features a grand interior with Corinthian columns and ornate plaster work. It survived the Great Baltimore Fire of 1904, sustaining only minor damage, and is recognized for its unique 'spy steps' that allowed policemen to peer into the windows. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, the building has been repurposed for the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, making it a fascinating destination for tourists and researchers interested in architecture and local history.