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How Cool is This Print? A Bird’s-Eye View of the City From 1880

The City of Baltimore / sketched and drawn by C.R. Parsons. (1880)
Take a look at this incredible bird's-eye view of the city from 1880. Learn how this print was made and how it captures the city of Baltimore in its history.
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How cool is this print? This bird’s-eye view of the city was done in 1880.

The City of Baltimore / sketched and drawn by C.R. Parsons. (1880)
The City of Baltimore / sketched and drawn by C.R. Parsons. (1880)

Source: Library of Congress

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