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A Glimpse Into the Past: Payday for the Stevedores in Baltimore, 1905
Take a look back in time to Baltimore, Maryland in 1905. This incredible photograph shows a group of men lining up for payday on the waterfront....
A Glimpse into Baltimore's Past: Outdoor Stalls on Eutaw St. at Marion in the 1920s
Step back in time to the bustling streets of 1920s Baltimore with a captivating photo of outdoor stalls on Eutaw St. at Marion. Explore the vibrant...
Uncovering a 1967 Piece on The Doors in The Baltimore Sun
We uncovered a 1967 piece on The Doors in The Baltimore Sun and shared a post on Ghosts of DC regarding the band playing in Washington that same...
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Discovering Baltimore's History Through a Stunning 1804 Map
Explore the history of Baltimore with this beautiful 1804 map. Learn more about the city's past and discover the many places that have changed...
Exploring the Stunning Architecture of Camden Station in a Vintage 1872 Photograph
Take a look at the stunning architecture of Camden Station and its surrounding area in a vintage 1872 photograph. Explore the intricate details...
Help Us Figure Out Where These Row Houses From Baltimore in 1939 Sit Today
We uncovered these lovely photos of Baltimore row houses from April 1939 at the Library of Congress. Help us figure out where these row houses...
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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...
Revisiting the 1966 World Series: A Bird's-Eye View of Memorial Stadium
Take a look back at the Orioles' 1966 World Series victory with this unique photo taken from above Memorial Stadium. See the momentous scene...
Take a Look at Baltimore in 1940: 200 Block of S. Caroline St.
Take a look at what Baltimore looked like in 1940 with this photo of the 200 block of S. Caroline St. north of Gough and south of E. Pratt. Compare...
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Early 1970s Aerial View Before Oriole Park at Camden Yards
What a fascinating series of photos showing the site if Camden Yards in the 1970s.
Revisiting the German U-Boat Deutschland that Visited Baltimore Harbor in 1916
Revisit the German U-Boat Deutschland that visited Baltimore Harbor in 1916, before the U.S. entered World War I. See photos of the sub and its...
Exploring Baltimore's History Through an Incredible Image at the Library of Congress
Take a journey through Baltimore's history with this incredible image from the Library of Congress. We explore the origins of this image and...
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A Look Back: Photos of the Baltimore Waterfront from 1938
Take a look back in time with these photos of the Baltimore waterfront from 1938. See the amazing transformation of the city over the years!
The History of Baltimore Street Names: An Old Article from 1914
Learn about the fascinating history behind the street names of Baltimore in this old article from 1914. From King George to Lord Baltimore, find...
Uncovering a Piece of Baltimore History: A Hopkins Student Playing Lacrosse by Bristow Adams
Uncovering a piece of Baltimore history, we dug up a poster of a Hopkins student playing lacrosse by Bristow Adams on the Library of Congress...
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Explore Baltimore's Development Plan from the 1980s with this Map from the University of Maryland Collection
Check out this cool map from the University of Maryland collection. It shows the development plan for Baltimore during the second half of the...
Exploring Baltimore's History: A Look at the 1896 Map of Reservoir Hill, Penn North, Bolton Hill, and Druid Heights
Discover the history of Baltimore's Reservoir Hill, Penn North, Bolton Hill, and Druid Heights neighborhoods through the lens of a 1896 map....
The Tragic Story of Phillip Rouse: Shot and Killed in Baltimore by Three Teenagers
It's a tragic story that happened in Baltimore on August 23rd, 1981. Phillip Rouse, an Englishman visiting Baltimore, was shot and killed by...
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