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The Baltimore Fire of 1904: An Evening Photo to Get Lost In

Explore the devastation caused by the 1904 Baltimore Fire through this evening photo. Learn the story behind this image and how it has impacted the city of Baltimore.

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We haven’t posted an evening photo in a while, so if you’re at happy hour (still), or resting on the couch at home, here’s an interesting and sad photo for you to get lost in. It’s from the horrible 1904 fire that destroyed much of the city.

"Baltimore Fire of 1904. General view of South Baltimore." National Photo Company Collection glass negative, Library of Congress. — “Baltimore Fire of 1904. General view of South Baltimore.” National Photo Company Collection glass negative, Library of Congress.

Source: Shorpy

Posted in Other Cool Stuff
and tagged Baltimore in the 1900s

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