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1822 map of Baltimore
Take a journey through time with this 1822 map of Baltimore! Discover the city's vibrant and dynamic history and culture, and explore the ways...
1920 view of Baltimore Harbor from the air
This blog post explores an aerial photograph of Baltimore Harbor taken in 1920 by Captain Albert William Stevens of the US Army Air Corps. The...
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Take a look at this amazing view of Baltimore's night skyline from Emerson Tower in the 1920s. Plus, check out another great city skyline shot...
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Photograph of the interior, from the front platform to the center, of a United Railways and Electric Company standard Brill semi-convertible...
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Take a look back in time to 1937 when Imperial Airways' flying boat flew over Charm City. Learn the fascinating history of this British long-range...
Eutaw Place, Baltimore, MD - 1903
This lovely old photo of Baltimore, taken in 1903, has us searching for its original location. Take a look and help us identify the Eutaw Place...
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Take a trip back in time to 1897 when the Boston Beaneaters took the pennant from the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore at Union Park. See the exact...
View of motorists in 1907 Peerless car in front of Washington Monument in Baltimore, Maryland. Label on front: "Lazarnick. F4048. Peerless car in front of Washington Monument, Balto., Md. June 19." Stamped on back: "Photo by N. Lazarnick, 29 West 42nd Street, New York." Handwritten on back: "Peerless, 1907. Peerless car in front of Washington Monument, Baltimore. Wednesday, June 19."
Take a look back at early automobiles in Baltimore with these photos from the 1907 Glidden Trophy Tour. This competition saw a number of automobile...
Lubins Theatre
Visit GhostsofBaltimore.org to explore Lubins Theatre on East Baltimore St, an historic theatre in the heart of the city. See photos and read...
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April 1943. "Baltimore, Maryland. Third shift workers waiting on a street corner to be picked up by car pools around midnight." Last seen at the lunch counter. Photo by Marjory Collins for the Office of War Information.
Take a look back in time to April 1943 in Baltimore, Maryland, where workers were waiting on a street corner to be picked up by car pools around...
Bill Ripken 1989 Fleer
This story of Bill Ripken's 1989 Fleer card will make you think twice about the history behind the memorabilia. Read the incredible story behind...
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Dive into the past with this amazing map of the Naval Academy campus in 1924. Take a look into history and explore the campus of the United States...
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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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Take a look back at Teddy Roosevelt in Baltimore on September 28th, 1918 for the fourth Liberty Loan campaign at the old Oriole Baseball Park....
Marburg & Bros. warehouse
Read the story of a terrifying moment from 1887 when an elevator fell 75 feet in a Baltimore tobacco factory. Research shows the building was...
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Johns Hopkins hospital
Take a journey back in time to explore the incredible history of Johns Hopkins Hospital through an old photo taken in the early 20th century....
Baltimore, Maryland. Looking toward Logan Field and Sparrow Point.
Check out this stunning photo of Baltimore taken in 1935. Click for a larger version to see the amazing detail. Share it with your friends on...
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We found Babe Ruth's 1920 passport application, showing that he was traveling to Cuba to join the New York Giants for some barnstorming games....
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