History of Baltimore, Maryland - Ghosts of Baltimore

Journeying Back in Time: Baltimore's 1943 Trolley Commute

Relive 1943 Baltimore: A captivating trolley commute captured by photographer Marjory Collins. Step into the past as we explore this iconic moment...

A Glimpse Into the Past: Payday for the Stevedores in Baltimore, 1905

Take a look back in time to Baltimore, Maryland in 1905. This incredible photograph shows a group of men lining up for payday on the waterfront....

Exploring Baltimore's Streetcars Through a Collection of Photos Before JFK's Assassination

Take a look back into Baltimore's past with a series of photos showing the city's old streetcars. This collection was taken just a few weeks...

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Capturing Baltimore in 1873: A Glimpse into the Past through William Henry Weaver's Photographs

Take a journey back in time with William Henry Weaver's photographs of Baltimore in 1873, offering a unique glimpse into the city's rich history.

View of the corner of Baltimore and Liberty Streets. It was named McLane Place for Robert McClane, who was mayor of Baltimore at the time of great 1904 fire, and subsequently committed suicide. The name change did not last, and the location is now the crossing of Baltimore and Liberty Streets again. The monument to the left is that of John Mifflin Hood (1843-1906), a lieutenant in the Confederate Army, later president of Western Maryland Railroad (1874-1902). The sculpture was relocated to Preston Gardens in 1963. The store on the right is Baltimore Bargain House (later American Wholesale Corporation), a firm established by Jacob Epstein (1864-1945). Also in view is an early billboard advertisement boasting, "Pays to advertise with electric signs. Get yours now."

The Mysterious Death of Baltimore Mayor Robert McLane: A Look at the Corner of Baltimore and Liberty Streets in 1914

Take a look at this great postcard of the corner of Baltimore and Liberty Streets, known then as McLane Place and named for Robert McLane, who...

A Glimpse into Baltimore's Past: Outdoor Stalls on Eutaw St. at Marion in the 1920s

Step back in time to the bustling streets of 1920s Baltimore with a captivating photo of outdoor stalls on Eutaw St. at Marion. Explore the vibrant...

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In this November 1950 picture Kniesche show a nighttime picture of the 3400 block of Eastern Avenue looking west in Highlandtown. (Robert F. Kniesche/Baltimore Sun)

A Look Back in Time: Highlandtown in 1950 and Today

Take a look at the 3400 block of Eastern Ave. in Highlandtown, Baltimore in 1950 and compare it to what it looks like today. Check out this amazing...

Monument commemorating the Battle of North Point, Calvert Street and Fayette Street, Baltimore, Maryland (1846)

The Fascinating Old Photo of the Battle Monument on North Calvert from 1846

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...

The Unbelievable Story of the Eiffel Tower Coming to Charm City: Baltimore's 1897 Centennial Celebration

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...

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Baltimore's Business and Government Historic District

A Look Back at Baltimore in the 1980s: Photos Taken on November 25th, 1987

Take a look back at Baltimore in the 1980s with these photos taken on November 25th, 1987. See the Business and Government Historic District...

Biddle Alley, ca. 1911. Baltimore, Maryland. Subject Vertical File, Baltimore City, Streets. Featured in Housing Conditions in Baltimore: Report of a Special Committee of the Association for the Improvement of the Condition of the Poor and the Charity Organization Society, Submitting Results of an Investigation by Janet E. Kemp

Explore Baltimore's History With This Great 1911 Photo from the Maryland Historical Society

Visit the Maryland Historical Society to explore Baltimore's history with this great 1911 photo of Biddle Alley. Donate to help support preserving...

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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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...

Exploring Baltimore in 1905 with a Vintage Map

Take a journey back in time with this vintage 1905 map of Baltimore. See what the city looked like over 115 years ago and discover the history...

An Accident so Ghastly We Read it in The Baltimore Sun in 1911

Read about a ghastly accident that was so gruesome, it was reported in The Baltimore Sun in 1911. J.C. Wood, a Baltimore and Ohio railroad brakeman,...

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The Southern Hotel: A Look Back at the 1918 Advertisement and the Empty Lot it Left Behind

Take a look back at the 1918 advertisement for the Southern Hotel, located at 14 Light St. in Baltimore. Sadly, the building was razed and today...

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...

The Incredible Find of Babe Ruth's 1920 Passport Application and His Trip to Cuba

We found Babe Ruth's 1920 passport application, showing that he was traveling to Cuba to join the New York Giants for some barnstorming games....

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