-ad 101-

A Look into Baltimore’s Century Theatres in the 1950s

Take a look back at the popular Century Theatres that once lined the blocks of Lexington, Charles and Cathedral St. in Baltimore during the 1950s. Unfortunately, these theatres were torn down in the 1960s and there is no trace of them today.

-ad 103-

-ad 105-

Here’s a picture of one of the many popular Century Theatres located in Baltimore before the 1950s.The theatres lined the blocks of Lexington, Charles and Cathedral St.Unfortunately, the theatres were torn down in the 1960s and there is no trace of them and where they once stood. The photo below is the theatre that stood at 18 West Lexington.

Baltimore Century Theatre

Source: Kilduffs

and tagged Baltimore in the 1950s, Baltimore in the 1960s

Today's Recommendation

-ad 106-

Suggested Reading

Baltimore's new apartments in 1969 - Baltimore Sun, April 13th, 1969

Exploring the Baltimore Housing Market in 1969: An Old Advertisement from The Baltimore Sun

Baltimore Sun headline - 1963

The Gruesome Murder of Julie Ebby: A Look Back at a Baltimore Tragedy from 1963

1954 Orioles schedule

Uncovering the Orioles' Inaugural Schedule for the 1954 Major Leagues

Catonsville home advertisement

A Blast from the Past: An Ad from The Baltimore Sun from 1951

Can You Support Us?

If you enjoyed this post and can help support our blog, please consider subscribing. Thank you.

-ad 104-

Best of Ghosts of Baltimore

German U-Boat Deutschland (1916)

The German U-Boat Deutschland Arrived in Baltimore in July 1916

Map of the city and county of Baltimore, Maryland. From original surveys by J.C. Sidney, C.E.

A Rare Look at Baltimore in 1857: An Antebellum Map from the Library of Congress

Baltimore 1938

A Colorized Look Back at Baltimore in 1938

portrait of John Wilkes Booth

The Discovery of John Wilkes Booth’s Acting Debut Advertisement

Historic American Buildings Survey, From an old photo, DISTANT VIEW (Left to right, Church at Calvert and Pleasant Streets and First Unitarian Church, Charles and Franklin Streets) - Washington Monument, Mount Vernon Place & Washington, Baltimore, Independent City, MD

Exploring a Fascinating Snapshot from the Historic American Buildings Survey: The Washington Monument and Two Historic Churches in Baltimore

Wiessner Brewery, 1700 North Gay Street, Baltimore

Exploring Baltimore's Wiessner Brewery - A Photo from the Early 20th Century