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A Major League Player from Columbia Heights: The Life and Career of Nick Altrock
Learn about Nick Altrock, former Major League baseball player who gained fame pitching for the Chicago White Sox in 1906, helping them win the...
A Closer Look at Baltimore Harbor in 1903
Explore Baltimore's history through photos with a closer look at Baltimore Harbor in 1903. See photographs of the freight terminal (O'Donnell's...
A Moment in Time: Capturing the Lives of Shipyard Workers During WWII
This photograph taken by Arthur Siegel in May 1943 captures a moment in time at the Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyards in Baltimore, Maryland. It...
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Exploring Baltimore's Memorial Stadium: A Look Back in Time
This blog post explores the history of Baltimore's Memorial Stadium through an old photograph taken in the 1990s. The photo shows the stadium's...
Babe Ruth's Uncle Killed His Father
Did you know that Babe Ruth's uncle killed his father George Herman Ruth, Sr?
Exploring Central Baltimore Through a 100-Year-Old Map
Take a journey back in time and explore Central Baltimore through a 100-year-old map. See the streetcar lines, Johns Hopkins University, and...
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Where is this Lovely Old Photo of Baltimore from 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...
Exploring the Mystery of a 1970s Photo Near Camden Yards
Take a journey with us as we explore the mystery of a 1970s photo taken near Camden Yards. Can you help us figure out the perspective? Join us...
Way Before Camden Yards, in 1905
What a lovely historical photo of Baltimore. You’re looking at the familiar scene of the Camden warehouse, now the backdrop to the loveliest...
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A Look Back at Baltimore Street in 1900
Take a look back at Baltimore Street before the fire of 1904 with this old photograph. Conspicuous landmarks include the Continental Building...
A Look Back in Time: Charles Street in 1905 and 2015
Take a look back in time to see how the Charles Street area of Baltimore has changed over the years. See the original 1905 view and compare it...
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...
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A Fascinating Look at History: Comparing a Painting from the 1830s to a Photograph from the 1930s
Take a look at these two amazing images from the Library of Congress. The first is a painting from the 1830s, and the second is a photograph...
Uncovering the Forgotten Plan to Connect Baltimore and Washington with a Canal in 1838
Take a look at this fascinating map from 1838, showing a potential route for a canal between Baltimore and Washington. Uncover the forgotten...
Explore Baltimore's History with this 1848 Travel Map
Explore Baltimore's past with this 1848 travel map. Click on it for a larger version and discover the city's history! Source: University of Texas...
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A Look Into the Past: Exploring the Naval Academy Campus in 1924
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...
Exploring the Countryside Outside of Baltimore with a 1920s Automobile
Take a trip back in time and explore the countryside outside of Baltimore with a 1920s automobile. Get your map ready and learn more about 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....
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