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South Caroline Street in June 1940

A June 8, 1940 photograph shows the 200 block of South Caroline Street between Gough and East Pratt streets.

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200 block of S. Caroline St. in 1940
200 block of S. Caroline St. in 1940. Source: Digital Maryland.

Here’s a photo of Baltimore from June 8th, 1940. You’re looking at the 200 block of S. Caroline St., north of Gough and south of E. Pratt.

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Topics1940s · Architecture · Housing · Photography · Streets & Roads

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