The neighborhood lies East of Barclay, North of Oliver, South of Coldstream-Homestead-Montebello, and West of Clifton Park.

Though the area was once considered middle-class, it has in the 20th century experienced economic depression, housing abandonment, and increased crime.

The neighborhood was affected by the Baltimore riot of 1968.

Its residents are largely poor and working-class African Americans.

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