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A Sad Sight: A Photo of Baltimore Devastated by the Great Fire of 1904

This sad photo shows the city of Baltimore devastated after the great fire of 1904. You're looking at Calvert St. near Pratt St. See the photo here and learn more about this tragedy.
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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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