History Outline of the Arabber Preservation Society (A.P.S.)

1994
March 1994-A.P.S. formed after Retreat St. stable condemned.
Repairs begun at Retreat stable.
Opposition voiced to City Council Bill #753 proposing a 1000% increase ($10 to $100) in horse-driving licences
Bill #753 overruled
1995
Repairs completed at Retreat stable-Feb. '95.
Retreat stable reopened March '95.
Farrier (blacksmith) program initiated June '95.
Farrier apprenticeship program begun. A grant for the first blacksmith students to attend a farrier college procured.
Meetings with Baltimore City Animal Control on-going.
- Verified health and humane treatment of all animals used in this craft.
- Weekly inspections initiated.
Meetings with Housing and Community Development to discuss the role of Arabbers in Sandtown/Winchester
Meeting held with Mayor Kurt Schmoke Nov.'95
Meeting with Park and Recreation to discuss kids tours
New stable designed for Mullin Street by Neighborhood Design Center
Brochure designed by Neighborhood Design Center
Whatcoat St. stable ordered to close by the city October '95 (90 day removal notice) because roof was in need of repair
Stable wing at Carlton Street rebuilt to accommodate Whatcoat Street ponies and save jobs
History display and wagon restoration for City Life Museum
City Life Museum Museum Festival Hollering contest and display
City Life Museum stable toure and lecture
Whatcoat Street Arabbers reloacted to Carlton Street without missing one days work
1996
Furst Annuak benefit Art Auction - July
Historic carriage house purchased at 940 Lemmon Street for Arabber Museum
Veterinarian program initiated
Slide show completed
1997
Asphalt removed and grass planted in Bongo Square for Arabber paddock
Documentary film projuct begun
1998
Class Action Suit vs. Baltimore City and Health Department for harrassment and discrimination
"Arabbing in the 21st. Century" study published
"operation of Horse Drawn Commercial Transportation in the Urban Environment" published
1999
Post and Board fence built around Bongo Square
Reprining of "Arabbers in Baltimore" by Roland Freeman researched
National Historic registration of Cartlton Street Stable
"Baltimore: No Harbor for Entrepreneurs" published
2000
Retreat Street Stable condemed for Urban Renewal
Bongo Square opened with post and board fence for Arabber Ponies and community garden
2001
Work with Maryland Historical Society on Arabber exhibit "Whats It to You"
Class Action Suit settled, Harrassment abates
2002
Fremont Lumber Company purchased for new Arabber Center"
Special committee meetings to ammend Health Department regulations as requested in suit
2004
"We Are Arabbers" documentary premiere
2005
Preservation Maryland grant for repairs at Retreat Street Stables
Arabber Market opend by Pennsylvania Avenue Redevelopment Collaborative
2006
Presentation for Maryland's Preservation and Revitalization Conference
Restoration begun at Retreat Street Stables
One THird acre Horse Park opened ar Retreat Street Stables