Oyster Luggers at the Docks

This great old photo is the perfect Baltimore way to kick off the new year for the blog. Happy 2018 to you all!

Oyster luggers at the docks, Baltimore, MD

Oyster luggers at the docks, Baltimore, MD

Source: Library of Congress

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