State Center station
| Company type | Subway station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 1983 |
| Headquarters | Baltimore , United States |
Area served | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Products | Metro SubwayLink transit services |
State Center station—previously known as State Center/Cultural Center station—is a subterranean stop on the Baltimore Metro SubwayLink situated in Baltimore, Maryland. This station functions as a key interchange, providing connections to the Baltimore Light RailLink network, with the Cultural Center station positioned approximately two blocks away along Preston Street. Located near Baltimore’s central business district, it facilitates commuter transit to important civic buildings and landmarks.
Access to the station via elevator and escalator is available at the intersection of West Preston Street and North Eutaw Street, adjacent to the Maryland State Office Complex, which influenced the station’s naming. It is located within the Madison Park community and lies in proximity to the neighborhoods of Bolton Hill, Mid-Town Belvedere, Mount Vernon, and Seton Hill.
Artwork
The station showcases "Venter," a kinetic sculpture created by Baltimore-based artist Paul Daniel. Commissioned in 1983 for $39,000, this mobile artwork is suspended between the upper and lower levels of the station, contributing to an enhanced visual experience for passengers.
History
During its planning phase, the station was designated as Bolton Hill station, named after the neighborhood located just north of its site.
Excavation and construction
Construction of the tunnels near State Center station involved shield-driven excavation through layers of Cretaceous alluvium and residual materials derived from mica schist. In sections where harder residual rock was encountered, manual mining techniques were employed to progress the tunnel face.