Woman's Industrial Exchange is a historic building located at 333 North Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
The Woman's Industrial Exchange of Baltimore City was a non-profit organization that was founded in 1880, incorporated in 1882, and continues to serve the same mission of providing local people the opportunity to earn income by selling handmade items to the public.
[3] The Woman's Industrial Exchange began shortly after the Civil War in the home of Mrs. G. Harmon Brown of Baltimore, where women brought their handwork to be sold to local citizens and visitors.
"[3] In the late 1800s The Exchange sold women's handwork, operated a Tea Room and gave instructions in needlework and cooking.
The Exchange continues to serve its non-profit mission as an outlet of hand-crafted goods made by women and men intent on supporting themselves with dignity.