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1804 Map of Baltimore
Don’t miss this amazing old map of Baltimore from 1804.
The Boys’ Latin School 1922 Class Photo
Here is an amazing old photo showing a class of young boys from The Boys’ Latin School of Maryland. Fascinating to think what lives they went on to live. Given their age, I wouldn’t be surprised...
Baltimore Harbor Viewed From Federal Hill in 1872
Incredible old photograph showing Baltimore Harbor from Federal Hill in 1872. You’re going to find the details fascinating.
Trackless Trolleys of Baltimore
Here is a great series of photos we uncovered on Flickr thanks to Kevin Mueller. He has some terrific photos, so check them out.
Then and Now: Maryland Ave. and 25th St.
Check out Maryland Ave. and 25th St. in Baltimore back in 1908. Compare it to the Google Street View of today.
Amazing Lost Baltimore Streetcars
Incredible series of photos from 1915 showing Baltimore streetcars across the city. Published by the president of the United Railways & Electric Company.
Baltimore’s Downtown Week in October 1948
Here’s a cool old advertisement that we dug up in the Sunday edition of The Baltimore Sun from October 17th, 1948. It’s a program spurred on by Mayor Thomas D’Alesandro — also known as the father of...
Naval Academy Graduation in 1917
This great old photo shows graduation festivities at the Naval Academy back in 1917. What a stunning photo. Source: Shorpy This was also cross-posted on our sister-site, Cool Old Photos.
Streetcars in Towson Back in 1963
This great old photo shows the old streetcars of Baltimore running through Towson back in October of 1963. A short one month later, President Kennedy would be assassinated in Dallas.
What Did Baltimore Look Like in 1940?
Here’s a beautiful photo of Baltimore row houses from 1940, before World War II. You’re looking at Washington Blvd. at Bayard St. Source: Shorpy Here’s the exact spot today using Google Street View.