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A Moment in Time: Capturing the Lives of Shipyard Workers During WWII
This photograph taken by Arthur Siegel in May 1943 captures a moment in time at the Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyards in Baltimore, Maryland. It...
A Stunning Photo of Baltimore Harbor in 1948: Capturing the City's Busy Port and Maritime Culture
This stunning photo captures Baltimore Harbor in the fall of 1948, showcasing the city's bustling port and maritime culture. The harbor is filled...
Capturing History from Above: The Magnificent Baltimore Harbor in 1920
This blog post explores an aerial photograph of Baltimore Harbor taken in 1920 by Captain Albert William Stevens of the US Army Air Corps. The...
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The Mysterious Death of Baltimore Mayor Robert McLane: A Look at the Corner of Baltimore and Liberty Streets in 1914
Take a look at this great postcard of the corner of Baltimore and Liberty Streets, known then as McLane Place and named for Robert McLane, who...
A Glimpse into Baltimore's Past: Outdoor Stalls on Eutaw St. at Marion in the 1920s
Step back in time to the bustling streets of 1920s Baltimore with a captivating photo of outdoor stalls on Eutaw St. at Marion. Explore the vibrant...
Discovering Baltimore's History Through a Stunning 1804 Map
Explore the history of Baltimore with this beautiful 1804 map. Learn more about the city's past and discover the many places that have changed...
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Uncovering Baltimore's Downtown Week in 1948: Mayor Thomas D'Alesandro's Program
Take a look back at Baltimore's Downtown Week in 1948, a program spurred on by Mayor Thomas D'Alesandro -- also known as the father of former...
Welcome 2018: An Old Baltimore Photo to Kick off the New Year
Welcome the New Year with a beautiful old Baltimore photo of oyster luggers at the docks. Captured in the early 1900s, this image is the perfect...
This Cool Old Photo Takes You Back to Baltimore Street in April of 1939
See a cool old photo of Baltimore Street in 1939 and compare it to what the same street looks like today! Check out the photo of A. Pollack's...
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Uncovering the Backus Motor Co. Welcome Wagon: An Early 1930s Mystery in Baltimore
Join the mystery and uncover the origins of the Backus Motor Co. Welcome Wagon, a photo taken in the early 1930s and assumed to be from Baltimore....
President Truman's 1948 Campaign Stop in Baltimore
We came across a great photo of President Truman on a train in Baltimore, so we did a little digging. Here's the article that we dug up in The...
Explore Baltimore's Industrial Past with this Fascinating 100-Year-Old Map
Take a journey back in time and explore Baltimore's industrial past with this fascinating 100-year-old map. Click on it for more details and...
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Witnessing the Devastation of Baltimore After the 1968 Riots
This photo shows the devastation of Baltimore after the 1968 riots, which had a major impact on the city and the country. See the same intersection...
Exploring Fort Federal Hill Through an 1862 Print
Take a journey back to 1862 with this print of Fort Federal Hill during the Civil War. See the east, interior, south, and west views of the fort...
“A Look at Baltimore Row Houses from 1940 Through Time: Washington Blvd. at Bayard St.”
Relive the 1940s in Baltimore with this beautiful photo of row houses on Washington Blvd. and Bayard St. See what the same spot looks like today...
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A Rare Look at Notre Dame Academy in the Late 19th Century
Take a rare look at Notre Dame Academy in the late 19th century, as captured by Frances Benjamin Johnston in a stunning photograph. See the amazing...
The Historic Game From November 19th, 1944, When Baltimore Bullets Beat Washington Capitals 33-32
On November 19th, 1944, the Baltimore Bullets basketball team beat the Washington Capitals 33-32 in a closely-contested game. Read more about...
The History of Baltimore Street Names: An Old Article from 1914
Learn about the fascinating history behind the street names of Baltimore in this old article from 1914. From King George to Lord Baltimore, find...
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