The district is located in the heart of the downtown area along Baltimore Street, the formerly the main thoroughfare through the city.

The street is lined with large multistory commercial buildings, most of which were built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

[2] These buildings, which were formerly banks, hotels, and department stores, are relics of the city's former wealth and importance during the industrial age.

They now contain tourist oriented businesses such as sidewalk cafes, antique stores, boutiques and art galleries.

In the warmer months the weekly Farmers Market will draw hundreds downtown and often evenings there will be activities such as outdoor dining with live music or block parties.