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Exploring the Helen Delich Port: A Look at the Largest U.S. Port from 1849

Washington Monument from Federal Hill
Take a look back in time to 1849 and explore the Helen Delich Port in Baltimore, the largest port in the United States at the time. Today, the port handles a lot of imports, including Mercedes-Benz cars, and has been featured in films and TV series.
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This is a photo of the Helen Delich Port located along the Patapsco River. This photo of the port, one of largest in the U.S., was taken in 1849.

Washington Monument from Federal Hill
Washington Monument from Federal Hill

Today, the port handles a lot of imports including Mercedes-Benz cars and has been featured in a few films and TV series including Eraser and The Wire.

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Source: Baltimoreport.org

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