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.
Explore a fascinating snapshot from the Historic American Buildings Survey, featuring the Washington Monument and two historic churches in Baltimore. Learn about the city's rich historical heritage and the enduring values and ideals that the Monument stands for.
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 post highlights the significance of the photograph in capturing the grandeur of the bustling port during that era and the skill of Captain Stevens as a balloonist and aerial photographer. The post also touches on...
Take a look at this 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, and some may have even fought in World War II.
Discover an incredible old photograph from 1872 showing Baltimore Harbor from Federal Hill. Get ready to be fascinated by the details!
In the 1910s, the introduction of the automobile led to the adoption of jitneys as a preferred form of transportation in Baltimore. This post explores the unsafe practices of jitneys and how they encouraged people to stick with the streetcars.
Take a look at this stunning view of Annapolis in 1896! Explore the past with Ghosts of Baltimore and admire this beautiful view of the city from the Capitol. Source: Library of Congress.
Check out this incredible image of Baltimore from the sky in 1932, taken on July 7th. Get a glimpse of the city from a unique perspective! Source: National Archives.
See a cool old photo of Baltimore Street in 1939 and compare it to what the same street looks like today! Check out the photo of A. Pollack's novelty store, 628 East Baltimore Street.
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.
Take a journey back in time and explore Baltimore's industrial past with this fascinating 100-year-old map. Click on it for more details and to learn more about the city's history.
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!
Explore the history of St. Michaels, Maryland with us as we take a closer look at the 1891 Sanborn Map. Click on each map for a larger, more detailed version.
Visit GhostsofBaltimore.org to explore Lubins Theatre on East Baltimore St, an historic theatre in the heart of the city. See photos and read stories about this beautiful building.
Italian anarchists destroy Mayor William Broening's home with a bomb in 1927. Baltimore was placed on a war basis for protection soon after the explosion.
Take a journey to Baltimore in 1904 with this rare bird's-eye view photo that we dug up from the Library of Congress. Explore the city with this amazing photo!
Take a journey through Baltimore's history with this incredible image from the Library of Congress. We explore the origins of this image and its significance to understanding Baltimore's past.
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 of the same area in the 1930s. See how much has changed!
Take a rare look at Notre Dame Academy in the late 19th century, as captured by Frances Benjamin Johnston in a stunning photograph. See the amazing architecture and learn more about the school's history.