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A Major League Player from Columbia Heights: The Life and Career of Nick Altrock
Learn about Nick Altrock, former Major League baseball player who gained fame pitching for the Chicago White Sox in 1906, helping them win the...
Uncovering a 1967 Piece on The Doors in The Baltimore Sun
We uncovered a 1967 piece on The Doors in The Baltimore Sun and shared a post on Ghosts of DC regarding the band playing in Washington that same...
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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A Look Back at Frederick Douglass High School in West Baltimore
Explore the history of Frederick Douglass High School in West Baltimore, established in 1883 and known for alumni like Thurgood Marshall, Cab...
Discovering a Stunning Old Photo - An Incredible Detailed Image
Discover an incredible old photo with stunning detail. Click on it for a detailed image that is just stunning. Source: Library of Congress.
Exploring Charm City's Aviation History: Imperial Airways' Flying Boat Over Baltimore in 1937
Take a look back in time to 1937 when Imperial Airways' flying boat flew over Charm City. Learn the fascinating history of this British long-range...
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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...
An Incredible Story Behind Bill Ripken's 1989 Fleer Card
This story of Bill Ripken's 1989 Fleer card will make you think twice about the history behind the memorabilia. Read the incredible story behind...
Mayor D'Alesandro Opposes Proposal for Virginia Airport in 1949
In 1949, Mayor D'Alesandro opposed a proposal for a new airport in Virginia due to the newly-built Friendship International Airport near Baltimore....
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Exploring Baltimore Harbor in 1905: A Look at an Old Shipping Map
Take a look at this interesting old map from 1905 showing the shipping lanes and approaches to Baltimore Harbor. Source: Johns Hopkins Sheridan...
The Terrifying Moment an Elevator Fell 75 Feet in a Baltimore Tobacco Factory in 1887
Read the story of a terrifying moment from 1887 when an elevator fell 75 feet in a Baltimore tobacco factory. Research shows the building was...
Witnessing History: Unearthing Rare Film Footage from the April '68 Riots in Baltimore
Witness a piece of history: rare film footage from the April '68 riots in Baltimore following the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. From...
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Witnessing History: Cal Ripken Autographs a Bat for President Clinton After Breaking Lou Gehrig's Record
Witness a historic moment as Cal Ripken breaks Lou Gehrig's consecutive game streak record & autographs a bat for President Clinton. See the...
Uncovering the Hunt Family Mystery From a 1925 Photo in Catonsville
Take a journey to uncover the mystery behind the Hunt family from a 1925 photo in Catonsville. Learn about the family's history, their business,...
Rabid Dog Runs Wild in Baltimore: The 1925 Story of the Pasteur Treatment
This is a crazy story from 1925 about a rabid dog running wild in Baltimore and the Pasteur Treatment that was used to stave off rabies. Read...
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Read's Drug Store: A Baltimore Institution and the Site of a Historic Civil Rights Sit-In
Read's Drug Store was a Baltimore based chain of drug stores founded in the 1800’s by William Read. It was the site of a historic civil rights...
Exploring Anne Arundel County History Through an 1877 Map
Take a journey back in time and explore Anne Arundel County history through an 1877 map. See the original map from the Library of Congress and...
Unbelievable: An Advertisement for the Titanic Voyage That Never Happened
Unbelievable! This is an advertisement for the Titanic voyage that never happened, printed in The Baltimore Sun on February 13th, 1912. Even...
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