O U R  H I S T O R Y

City House was inspired by our founding location in the Mount Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland. The building was built in 1906 by the architect Joseph Evans Sperry for a well know businessman and philanthropist, William A. Marburg. Marburg used his home at 6 E Eager Street as both a residence and as a space to advance his civic and business endeavors in the city. Marburg also had a home in the county , but built this property to be his city house. Original architectural drawings that were found in the basement vault in 2017 state “City House - William A. Marburg”, hence where the building today got its name.

Black and white aerial view of a city with tall buildings, streets, and smoke rising from a chimney in the background.
A formal portrait of an older man with glasses, dressed in a black tuxedo with a white shirt and black bow tie, standing against a dark background, with his right hand resting on a wooden chair.
A newspaper article titled 'To Erect $100,000 Mansion' about Mr. William A. Marburg building a large house at 6 East Enger Street. Describes the house's features, location, and planned construction details, including its appearance, interior, and completion timeline.
Historical black and white photo of a horse-drawn carriage on a city street in front of a multi-story brick building with arched windows.

In late 2017, the building began an extensive restoration process to repair and preserve its historic architecture and original features. After a year and a half the building reopened as City House Six East Eager. Today the building still maintains its ethos as a place for business to be cultivated and thrive; however, with 12 original Italian marble fireplaces, 4 original Tiffany stained glass windows, intricately detailed ceiling plasterwork and one of the oldest still operating automatic elevators built in a residence in the country—City House Six East Eager is far from your average office.

Architectural blueprint of a residence featuring detailed sections and a plan view, designed for Mr. Wm. A. Marundog at 6 E. Eager St. Baltimore MD, created by architect Jos. Evans Sperry. It includes a 3-inch scale detail of an elevator car.
Decorative wooden door with intricate carvings, floral and circular motifs, located inside a building with detailed wood trim and friezes.
Inside an ornate vintage elevator with white decorative wall paneling, a wood floor, and a single light bulb hanging from the ceiling.
Painting of a city park with a monument, church, and lush greenery, framed by ornate white molding, viewed through a doorway.
Exterior of a historic building with stone façade, large glass window, iron balcony, stairs, and a glass awning over the entrance.

Image By: Jason Freeman

Historic Homes of Baltimore

In January 2024, City House Six East Eager was featured by the account Historic Homes of Baltimore!

Baltimore Heritage

In February 2024, City House Six East Eager was also featured on an episode of Baltimore Heritage’s Five Minute Histories. Watch the full video for a more in depth history on our flagship location!

Close-up of an ornate, gold-painted wooden architectural detail with scrolls, floral motifs, and leaf patterns. The paint is chipped and worn in places.
Ornate gold-colored Corinthian-style decorative capital with acanthus leaf motifs and scroll designs.
Ornate ceiling with gold accents and a large chandelier.
Ornate ceiling with decorative molding, a large chandelier hanging from the center, framed by intricate moldings and patterns, in a grand historic interior.
A newspaper article about the construction of Mr. Marburg's home, mentioning contracts awarded to Henry Smith & Sons Company for a handsome dwelling for Mr. William A. Marburg at 6 East Eager Street, opposite Maryland Club. The plans and specificatio
Close-up of an ornate dark wooden carved furniture leg with intricate floral and bead designs, featuring a small yellow object resembling a ceramic or plastic knob attached to the top.
Historical newspaper article discussing a permit granted for the construction of a new residence at 6 East Eager street by Mr. William A. Marburg. The article mentions the approval of the permit in the names of Misses Amelia and Emma Marburg, her sis