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A Stunning Look at Baltimore’s Harbor in the 1840s

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 at this stunning view of Baltimore's harbor in the 1840s. See the ships Herald and Juniata, Merchant's Exchange building, and Second Reformed Church in this amazing image.
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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.
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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