The 'Charm'tastic Mile' of Baltimore (CTMB-1.3), a 1.3-mile corridor connecting Downtown West, the Inner Harbor, and Harbor East, is seeking an unprecedented 100-Year Agreement with the City of Baltimore and Mayor Brandon Scott. The trademarked street, listed among Google's Top 10-15 Most Famous Streets in America, aims to have the agreement signed by the end of 2026, aligning with the nation's 250th anniversary.
This past April 25 marked the official 10th Anniversary (2016-26) of the 'Charm'tastic Mile' being introduced to Charm City. It remains the one-and-only USPTO registered trademark street in Baltimore and the State of Maryland. Both Mayor Brandon Scott and Governor Wes Moore honored the milestone with a Certificate of Recognition and a Governor's Citation, respectively. Interestingly, the 'Charm'tastic Mile' shares its introduction date (April 25, 2016) with the iconic Domino Sugars neon sign, which debuted 65 years earlier on April 25, 1951.
The 'Charm'tastic Mile' gained further prominence on October 24, 2025, when the Baltimore edition of MONOPOLY was launched. The street was highly featured, with its marquee placement on the game board's Chance cards, highlighted with the script 'Licensed by Hasbro Games.' This recognition underscores the street's growing national and international appeal.
The proposed 100-Year Agreement aims to solidify the corridor as one of the most famous and iconic streets in America, particularly as the city moves forward with the Inner Harbor's nearly $1 billion construction project. The 'Charm'tastic Mile' is one of the few U.S. streets that hold a registered trademark, joining the ranks of the Magnificent Mile, Rodeo Drive, and the Vegas Strip after its USPTO publication on September 15, 2020.
The Inner Harbor project, expected to be fully completed by 2030, will benefit from the presence of the 'Charm'tastic Mile,' which also coincides with 'Charm City 55'—a reference to the nickname 'Charm City' coined in 1975 by then-Mayor William Donald Schaefer. This coming November 2nd would have been Schaefer's 105th birthday. The 100-Year Agreement will ensure that the ownership of the 'Charm'tastic Mile,' its iconic logo, and street signs remain in Baltimore forever.
As the popularity of famous streets and sports culture in America continues to grow, USPTO trademarked streets and other famed streets worldwide are becoming larger brands in the global economy. The 'Charm'tastic Mile' is positioned as a major catalyst behind this trend, driving the Famous Streets & Sports Culture In America movement. For more information or news media interview requests on the City of Baltimore: 'Charm'tastic Mile' (USPTO) Seeks 100-Year Agreement with Mayor Scott, USA 250th, please contact Derrick E Vaughan (Famous Streets & Sports Culture In America-Analyst) at 443-851-5244 or email: thecharmtasticmile@gmail.com.
