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Exploring Baltimore's Rich History Through an 1822 Map
Take a journey through time with this 1822 map of Baltimore! Discover the city's vibrant and dynamic history and culture, and explore the ways...
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...
Babe Ruth's Uncle Killed His Father
Did you know that Babe Ruth's uncle killed his father George Herman Ruth, Sr?
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Explore Charm City in 1935 with this Detailed Old Map
Take a look back at Charm City in 1935 with this detailed old map. Click on it to explore the streets and wards of Baltimore in 1935.
Uncovering Stunning Photos on Flickr with Kevin Mueller
Check out this great series of photos we uncovered on Flickr thanks to Kevin Mueller. Get ready to be amazed by his terrific photos!
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 Orioles' Inaugural Schedule for the 1954 Major Leagues
Take a look back in time to uncover the Orioles' inaugural schedule for the 1954 Major Leagues. See the original schedule and learn more about...
A Look Back at the John Eager Howard Monument in Mount Vernon in 1909
Take a look back in time to 1909 and explore this old photo of the John Eager Howard monument in Mount Vernon. Learn more about the history of...
Revisiting the German U-Boat Deutschland that Visited Baltimore Harbor in 1916
Revisit the German U-Boat Deutschland that visited Baltimore Harbor in 1916, before the U.S. entered World War I. See photos of the sub and its...
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Uncovering the Forgotten Plan to Connect Baltimore and Washington with a Canal in 1838
Take a look at this fascinating map from 1838, showing a potential route for a canal between Baltimore and Washington. Uncover the forgotten...
Revisiting Memorial Stadium: A Collection of Photos from its Waning Days
Take a look back at Baltimore's beloved Memorial Stadium with this collection of photos from its waning days. See the lockers of Jim Palmer and...
Take a Trip Back in Time: An Amazing Map of Roland Park in 1941
Take a trip back in time and explore Roland Park in 1941 with this amazing map from the University of Maryland. Thanks to the awesome collection...
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Explore Baltimore's Development Plan from the 1980s with this Map from the University of Maryland Collection
Check out this cool map from the University of Maryland collection. It shows the development plan for Baltimore during the second half of the...
Charges of Neglect of Duty and Conduct Unbecoming an Officer Thrust Upon Baltimore Police Officer
Read about charges of neglect of duty and conduct unbecoming an officer thrust upon Baltimore Police Officer Washington Tress in 1901, as reported...
A Picture of the Baltimore Basilica From the 1930s
Take a look at this beautiful old photo of the Baltimore Basilica taken in the 1930s. This Minor Basilica, dedicated to the Assumption of the...
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A Rare Look Back in Time: An Incredible Old Photo of Mt. Vernon Place in Baltimore, Taken in 1903
Take a rare look back in time with this incredible old photo of Mt. Vernon Place in Baltimore, taken in 1903. Get a glimpse of history with this...
Teddy Roosevelt in Baltimore for the Fourth Liberty Loan Campaign: A Look Back at September 28th, 1918
Take a look back at Teddy Roosevelt in Baltimore on September 28th, 1918 for the fourth Liberty Loan campaign at the old Oriole Baseball Park....
Stunning Photo of Baltimore Taken in 1935 - Click to See Amazing Detail
Check out this stunning photo of Baltimore taken in 1935. Click for a larger version to see the amazing detail. Share it with your friends on...
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