Take a look back into Baltimore's past with a series of photos showing the city's old streetcars. This collection was taken just a few weeks before President Kennedy's assassination. Source: Flickr user hoteldennis.
This mid-19th century ad for a wife reflects the social norms and customs of the time. It serves as a reminder of the ways in which social norms and expectations have evolved over time and the enduring quest for connection and happiness.
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...
Step back in time to the bustling streets of 1920s Baltimore with a captivating photo of outdoor stalls on Eutaw St. at Marion. Explore the vibrant street life, colorful storefronts, and lively crowds that defined the outdoor market scene in this era. Discover the role that outdoor markets have played in shaping the city's history, as well as the importance...
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.
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 back at the old Baltimore & Ohio Railroad terminus at Locust Point, Baltimore. See the old photo and learn more about the history of the area.
Take a look back at Charm City in 1935 with this detailed old map. Click on it to explore the streets and wards of Baltimore in 1935.
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!
Take a look back at the Orioles' 1966 World Series victory with this unique photo taken from above Memorial Stadium. See the momentous scene with the last out of the series captured by Ernie Baltimore, MD.
Take a visual trip back to October 1963 in Towson, Maryland, to witness the old streetcars running through the city before President Kennedy's assassination in November of the same year.
Get a glimpse of regular life in Baltimore in 1935 with this photo of a group of young men getting ready for tip-off in a basketball game. See the photo and learn more about the National Youth Administration recreation program.
Explore this stunning vista from the top of the Washington Monument in Baltimore. Marvel at the architectural beauty surrounding the city! #visitbaltimore #baltimore
Get a glimpse of the past on S. Glover St. around 1930 with a photo of the 500 block. Even better - the homes are still there, only with different entrance steps. Take a look with the Google Street View.
This is the tragic story of Thomas Hance and his wife Annie E. Hance, as reported in The Baltimore Sun in 1885. Read on to find out what happened and the outcome of the trial, which was defended by Senator Daniel Voorhees.
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.
Join us in celebrating the 1894 Baltimore Orioles pennant race! We take a look back at the wild celebrations that followed the Orioles' success in the National League. Read on to learn more about the Orioles' amazing team of 1894 and the exciting victory parade through Baltimore.
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 Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.
Take a look at this 1732 map of Maryland and neighboring states by the namesake of Charm City, Lord Baltimore. Learn more about this important historical landmark and its significance today.
Take a look back at Baltimore's beloved Memorial Stadium with this collection of photos from its waning days. See the lockers of Jim Palmer and Cal Ripken, and explore the rest of the collection.