Horrible Aftermath of 1904 Fire

This sad photo shows the city devastated after the great fire of 1904. You’re looking at Calvert St. near Pratt St.

Baltimore fire of 1904

Devastation from Baltimore fire

Source: Maryland Historical Society

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portrait of John Wilkes Booth

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

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