Relive 1943 Baltimore: A captivating trolley commute captured by photographer Marjory Collins. Step into the past as we explore this iconic moment in the city's history.
Relive 1943 Baltimore: A captivating trolley commute captured by photographer Marjory Collins. Step into the past as we explore this iconic moment in the city's history.
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 in which it has evolved over the years.
Explore the history of Frederick Douglass High School in West Baltimore, established in 1883 and known for alumni like Thurgood Marshall, Cab Calloway, and Kwase Mfume.
Map dated Dec. 14, 1853 which shows proposed lots for a courthouse, jail and alms house in Towson Town, Md., if it is chosen as the county seat of Baltimore County by the voters.
Take a look at the old French Consulate in Baltimore. There's no longer a French Consulate in the city, but you can see a cool old photo of the then-new French Embassy on 16th St. in Washington. See the similarities and differences of the building today on Google Street View.
Discover an incredible old photo with stunning detail. Click on it for a detailed image that is just stunning. Source: Library of Congress.
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 as we uncover the secrets of this photo!
Step back in time to 1917 and witness the graduation festivities at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis. Take a look at this stunning photograph of the event.
This fascinating old photo from 1846 shows the Battle Monument on North Calvert. It was taken by John Plumbe who also took the earliest known photo of the White House. See the incredible photo here!
Learn the origin and backstory behind the name of Baltimore's iconic Major League Baseball stadium, Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Built in 1992, it was the first of the new wave of retro-style ballparks designed by architecture firm Populous. Go O's!
Take a look back at Baltimore in the 1980s with these photos taken on November 25th, 1987. See the Business and Government Historic District as it was in the 80s. Source: National Register of Historic Places.
Take a look back in time to uncover the Orioles' inaugural schedule for the 1954 Major Leagues. See the original schedule and learn more about the team's history with this fascinating find!
In 1949, Mayor D'Alesandro opposed a proposal for a new airport in Virginia due to the newly-built Friendship International Airport near Baltimore. Read the full story from our sister site, Ghosts of DC.
Take a look back in time and explore Baltimore in 1872 with the Johns Hopkins digital collection. See the detailed map and learn more about the city's history.
Discover the history of Baltimore's Reservoir Hill, Penn North, Bolton Hill, and Druid Heights neighborhoods through the lens of a 1896 map. Explore the streets, landmarks, and public institutions that defined the area over a century ago and see how they have changed over time. Join us on a journey to discover the rich history of one of Baltimore's most...
Read about the wild man of Baltimore who was arrested in 1907 after taking off his clothes and dancing in the shadows of the market house. An amusing article from The Washington Post.
It's a tragic story that happened in Baltimore on August 23rd, 1981. Phillip Rouse, an Englishman visiting Baltimore, was shot and killed by three teenagers after trying to catch a bicycle-riding thief who had stolen his girlfriend's purse. Learn more about the tragic story here.
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. Also featured are Cardinal James Gibbons, Governor Emerson Harrington, and Frances Folsom. Watch the video to learn more!
Witness a historic moment as Cal Ripken breaks Lou Gehrig's consecutive game streak record & autographs a bat for President Clinton. See the iconic photo here!
Take a trip back in time and check out this amazing photo from 1912 of the Washington Monument in Mt. Vernon Place, Baltimore, Maryland. Source: Library of Congress.