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Photograph that features a view of Baltimore Street west of Hanover Street on Baltimore before the fire of 1904. Conspicuous landmarks are the Continental Building, now the Mercantile Trust Company, and the business house of Armstrong Cator & Co. west of Charles Street.
Take a look back at Baltimore Street before the fire of 1904 with this old photograph. Conspicuous landmarks include the Continental Building...
Street scene showing Light Street at Lombard Street, Baltimore. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Collection. Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, 8x10 glass, Box 3. Note: Reference photograph.
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...
South Charles Street, looking north, Baltimore. Charles Center area. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Building on left side. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Collection. Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, 8x10 glass, Box 3. Note: Reference photograph.
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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Nazi rally at Lehmann Hall (1935)
Discover the unfathomable truth about Baltimore in 1935: Nazi rallies were held at Lehmann Hall, a German movie theater with a bowling alley,...
Civilians and National Guard troops standing on the street of Harford Rd. and Lafayette Ave.
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...
woman trolley driver - 1943
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...
B&W photograph of the 2900 block of North Calvert St., Baltimore in snow. Most likely taken during the 1920's or 1930's.
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....
Fallsway 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....
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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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Black and White lithograph after William James Bennett Dimensions: 16 ” x 24″ Maker: unrecorded example attributed to William James Bennett (1787 – 1844) Date: Ca.1831
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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Learn the story behind Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup, its controversial ingredients, and the Baltimore drug manufacturer, August Vogeler, who acquired...
Maryland Casualty clock tower in the distance (1950s)
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...
Baltimore Harbor view. Gay Street dock from Federal Hill, Baltimore. Attributed to Henry H. Clark. Full plate daguerreotype. Shows ships Herald and Juniata, Merchant's Exchange building (demolished ca. 1901-1902), and Second Reformed Church.
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...
Orioles fans in 1966
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...
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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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Baltimore Sun advertisement 1850
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...
St. Mary's Seminary, Mother Seton's House, 600 North Paca Street, 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...
ad for carriages, wagons, etc
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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