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Exploring the Aurora Theatre in the 1950s: The Tall Texan and Ads from the Summer of 1953
Take a look at the Aurora Theatre sometime in the 1950s. After doing a bit of research, we see that The Tall Texan, with Lloyd Bridges, was released...
A Look Back at Gino’s Hamburgers: A Fast Food Chain from the '60s
Take a look back at the history of Gino's Hamburgers, the fast food chain founded in 1957 by Baltimore Colts players Gino Marchetti and Alan...
The Amazing Story Behind This 1912 Titanic Advertisement
This is an amazing story behind a 1912 Titanic advertisement. It was printed in The Baltimore Sun the day after the Titanic sunk. Read to find...
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Pictures Tell a Story: Examining An Old Photo of Baltimore Immigrants Headed to the Berry Farms in 1910
We're kicking off a cool new series of posts called "Pictures Tell a Story" to study some old photos from 1910 and see what we observe. Our first...
Uncovering a Detailed Plat of Guilford from 1926
Discover an amazing find from the Maryland State Archives website - an incredibly detailed plat of Guilford dated May 10th, 1926. Uncover the...
Unfathomable Truth: Nazi Rally Held at Lehmann Hall in Baltimore (1935)
Discover the unfathomable truth about Baltimore in 1935: Nazi rallies were held at Lehmann Hall, a German movie theater with a bowling alley,...
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Uncovering the Past: A Photo of Baltimore Row Houses Found in the New York Public Library
Take a trip back in time with this photo of Baltimore row houses found in the New York Public Library. Have you been to this place? Can you guess...
Remembering August John "Americus" Schoenlein, Baltimore’s Forgotten World Wrestling Champion
Meet August John "Americus" Schoenlein, Baltimore's forgotten World Wrestling Champion. Born in 1883, he made his professional debut in 1901...
Exploring the History of Catonsville Junction: Baltimore Traction Company's Streetcar Lines Terminus
Explore the history of Catonsville Junction, the terminus of the old Baltimore Traction Company's streetcar lines. Learn more about the 1950s...
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The Aliceanna Street Ghost: A Tale of a Real Haunted House
This is an article printed in the Baltimore Sun on September 11th, 1919 about a house on Aliceanna Street between Wolfe and Washington. The house...
Exploring History Through Old Classifieds: Our Late Night Find From the Baltimore Sun April 11th, 1909
We're exploring history through old classifieds and came across this cool one from the Baltimore Sun on April 11th, 1909. Take a look back in...
Exploring the History of Haussner's Restaurant: Baltimore's Most Famous Landmark
Haussner’s Restaurant was one of Baltimore’s most famous landmarks, opened in 1926 and closed in 1999. It was known for its cuisine and extensive...
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Uncovering the Story of a Runaway Slave From Baltimore's Inner Harbor
A look back at the story of a runaway slave from Baltimore's Inner Harbor in 1858. Through research, the Edwards family was found in the 1870...
Exploring Baltimore's History Through Maps: Check Out This Amazing 1961 Map of Roland Park
Check out this amazing 1961 map of Roland Park that we dug up to explore Baltimore's history through maps. Learn more about this incredible find...
Take a Trip Down Memory Lane with this Old School Shot of an MTA Bus at Howard and Centre
Step back in time and explore Baltimore's past with this incredible old school shot of an MTA bus at Howard and Centre. Check out the amazing...
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A Rare Look at Baltimore in the 1920s: Snowy Streets of North Calvert
Take a rare look at Baltimore in the 1920s with this amazing black and white photograph of the snow-covered streets of North Calvert Street....
Unearthing a Piece of Baltimore History: A Cool Photo from the 1950s
Take a look at this awesome photo from the 1950s. We discovered it on Flickr and thought it was a great representation of Baltimore history....
The Mysterious Cavern Discovered in 1838 Near Federal Hill in Baltimore
Take a step back in time and explore the mysterious cavern discovered near Federal Hill in 1838 Baltimore. Learn about the geological character...
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