This fascinating old photo from 1846 shows the Battle Monument on North Calvert. It was taken by John Plumbe who also took the earliest known photo of the White House. See the incredible photo here!

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 in this composite image from the Library of Congress.

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 with a Google Street View!

Explore the beauty of Preston Gardens in 1935 with this rare photograph found on Flickr. See the green space restored by WPA workers and learn more about this Baltimore landmark.

Explore the history of St. Michaels, Maryland with us as we take a closer look at the 1891 Sanborn Map. Click on each map for a larger, more detailed version.

What a fascinating series of photos showing the site if Camden Yards in the 1970s.

Discover the origins of Maryland, from the 1st Baron of Baltimore to the Piscataway Indians. Learn why it's named Maryland, the royal charter granted to George Calvert, and more about the early settlers of the colony.

This unbelievable story from 1897 tells of a plan to bring the Eiffel Tower to Baltimore for the city's centennial celebration. Read on to find out if it was fact or fiction!

Learn the origin and backstory behind the name of Baltimore's iconic Major League Baseball stadium, Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Built in 1992, it was the first of the new wave of retro-style ballparks designed by architecture firm Populous. Go O's!

Explore Baltimore in the 1940s through these two photos of Guilford and Fayette and Howard St. See the old sights of Baltimore and learn the history of these streets with photos from 1940.

Take a trip back in time to 1897 when the Boston Beaneaters took the pennant from the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore at Union Park. See the exact location of the park on the Google Map & learn more about this historic game.

Take a look back at early automobiles in Baltimore with these photos from the 1907 Glidden Trophy Tour. This competition saw a number of automobile organizations driving from Cleveland to New York City to demonstrate the ability of their machines.

Take a look back at Baltimore in the 1980s with these photos taken on November 25th, 1987. See the Business and Government Historic District as it was in the 80s. Source: National Register of Historic Places.

Take a look back in time at Al Packer's Ford Dealership in 1964. Founded in 1914, the company still exists today with a location in White Marsh. Learn more about this historic dealership in this blog post.

Take a look back at the city of Baltimore as it appeared 160+ years ago through this rare print from 1853. View the Washington Monument, Market Street, Broadway, City Hotel, and more in this historic lithograph by E. Sachse & Co.

Take a look back at Baltimore Street before the fire of 1904 with this old photograph. Conspicuous landmarks include the Continental Building and the business house of Armstrong Cator & Co. Source: Digital Maryland.

Get a glimpse of regular life in Baltimore in 1935 with this photo of a group of young men getting ready for tip-off in a basketball game. See the photo and learn more about the National Youth Administration recreation program.

Visit GhostsofBaltimore.org to explore Lubins Theatre on East Baltimore St, an historic theatre in the heart of the city. See photos and read stories about this beautiful building.

Italian anarchists destroy Mayor William Broening's home with a bomb in 1927. Baltimore was placed on a war basis for protection soon after the explosion.

Explore this stunning vista from the top of the Washington Monument in Baltimore. Marvel at the architectural beauty surrounding the city! #visitbaltimore #baltimore