This is what Baltimore’s harbor looked like in the 1840s. It’s a pretty amazing view.
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.
Source: Maryland Historical Society
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