Like the one we posted earlier this week, here's another great photo of Mt. Vernon Place. Source: Library of Congress...
Here is another great photo from the Library of Congress. It shows the hospital at Johns Hopkins in 1903. Source: Library of Congress...
This is a print from 1862 showing the view of Baltimore from the north. Source: Library of Congress...
Faces & Places of Yesterday, Featured / 04.09.2013
Can You Identify Where These Oyster Boats Are Docked?
Here's our first challenge to you guys, and hopefully you won't find it too difficult. That looks like city hall's dome in the background. Any idea where this is? The photo was taken in 1885.
Faces & Places of Yesterday, The Best Of / 03.09.2013
Wow! 360-Degree View of Baltimore from Emerson Tower (1913)
This is amazing ...
At it's peak in 1929, Baltimore's streetcar system had over 400 miles of track. Sadly, like all great American cities, the system was shut down in November 1963 in favor of a bus system. Watch this old...
I just love these old photos. This one is amazing. It shows Baltimore Harbor in 1912. Source: Library of Congress...
This is a photo of the back of and old grocery in 1938. July 1938. "Rear of grocery store in Baltimore." Only hinting at the delights that await within. Medium format nitrate negative...
This is an awesome skyline shot of the city. Click on the image for a larger version. You can see some incredible details. Circa 1912. "Baltimore from the Emerson tower." 8x10 inch dry...
Faces & Places of Yesterday / 02.09.2013
1917 Photo of Union Station
Here's a great photo we sug up showing Baltimore's Union Station in 1917. Source: Shorpy...
Can we get a little help identifying this block? Anyone out there recognize this? Source: Shorpy...
Here's an odd photo from 1905 showing a ship pulling into Baltimore harbor with a load of bananas. Baltimore, Maryland, circa 1905. "Unloading banana steamer." A teeming scene that calls to mind the...
Faces & Places of Yesterday / 01.09.2013
Fat Guy and Little Dog
What an amazing photo. Too many bowls of spaghetti for this dude. Sweet pipe though. July 1938. "Man who lives in row house. Baltimore, Maryland." Walkies, anyone? Photo by John Vachon for the...