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A Look Back at Baltimore Street in 1900
Take a look back at Baltimore Street before the fire of 1904 with this old photograph. Conspicuous landmarks include the Continental Building...
Comparing Light and Lombard Streets in Baltimore, 1905 and Today
Take a look at the historic intersection of Light and Lombard Streets in Baltimore, Maryland in 1905 and compare it to how it looks today. See...
A Look Back in Time: Charles Street in 1905 and 2015
Take a look back in time to see how the Charles Street area of Baltimore has changed over the years. See the original 1905 view and compare it...
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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,...
The Baltimore Riot of 1968: What Caused the Unrest after the Death of Martin Luther King Jr.?
After the death of Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968, Baltimore erupted in rioting that went on for days. Read more to learn what caused...
Uncovering the History of Baltimore’s Women Trolley Conductors During WWII
Uncovering the history of Baltimore’s WWII women trolley conductors. We may never know who the woman in this 1943 photo is, but we can honor...
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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....
Relive Navy's Victory Against Michigan in 1926 with this Old Newspaper Advertisement
Take a trip back in time to October 30th, 1926 when Navy faced off against Michigan in a football game. Check out this old newspaper advertisement...
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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...
The History of Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup and Its Controversial Ingredients
Learn the story behind Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup, its controversial ingredients, and the Baltimore drug manufacturer, August Vogeler, who acquired...
Exploring the Maryland Casualty Clock Tower in Baltimore
Take a journey back in time to explore the Maryland Casualty Clock Tower in Baltimore. Learn about the history of the tower and the stunning...
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A Look Back at Baltimore Harbor in the 1840s
Take a look back at the Baltimore Harbor from the 1840s with this amazing view. See the ships, buildings and churches that were around at the...
Reliving the Glory Days: Celebrating the Orioles' 1966 American League Pennant Win
Relive the glory days of the 1966 Baltimore Orioles with a look back at the celebration of their American League Pennant win. See if you can...
Relive the Yankees Vs. Orioles Game from August 25th, 1962
Relive the Yankees vs. Orioles game from August 25th, 1962 with this cool YouTube clip and batting practice film. Check out the box score too!
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Take a Trip to Panama in 1850 for $100 - or $3,000 in Today's Money!
Take a trip to Panama in 1850 for just $100 - or the equivalent of $3,000 in today's money! Read on to find out more about this incredible journey...
The Transformation of Mother Seton's House at St. Mary's Seminary, Baltimore (1936)
Take a look at an image of Mother Seton's House at St. Mary's Seminary in Baltimore from 1936. See the transformation of this historical landmark...
Looking for a Carriage? Here's an Ad You Would Have Seen in The Baltimore Sun in 1890
Need a carriage from a local Baltimore dealer? Check out this ad for carriages, wagons, etc. that appeared in the Baltimore Sun on December 22nd,...
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