This blog post explores the history of Baltimore's Memorial Stadium through an old photograph taken in the 1990s. The photo shows the stadium's interior with an overgrown field and empty stands, but it also captures the essence of what the stadium meant to the people of Baltimore. Learn about the stadium's significance as a sports venue and community gathering place,...
We unearthed a piece in The Baltimore Sun from October 8th, 1967 that announced a concert by The Doors at the Lyric Theater the following Friday. Read our full post to learn more about the band's 1967 tour.
Did you know that Babe Ruth's uncle killed his father George Herman Ruth, Sr?
Take a journey back in time with our captivating vintage photograph of Camden Station captured in 1872. Discover the intricate details of this iconic Baltimore landmark, and explore its evolution over the years. Learn more about the rich history of Camden Station and the surrounding area, including its role in shaping the city's landscape. Join us on this nostalgic journey...
Verda Welcome was a Maryland politician. Welcome was the first black woman to be elected to a state senate. She survived an assassination attempt in 1964.
Eddie Murray was the best, especially in 1983. We really miss him and those winning Orioles.
We found a great photo of President Truman in Baltimore during the 1948 election and did some digging. Here's the article from the Baltimore Sun that we discovered, which details the President's visit and a warm welcome from the crowd.
This fascinating old photo from 1846 shows the Battle Monument on North Calvert, taken by John Plumbe who also took the earliest known photo of the White House. Explore the photo here!
What a fascinating series of photos showing the site if Camden Yards in the 1970s.
Dedicated in 1992, it was the first of the new wave of retro-style ballparks. The one built just prior to Camden Yards was New Comiskey Park (i.e., U.S. Cellular Field) for the Chicago White Sox. Compared to the beautiful confines of Oriole Park, it's pretty bleak.
Take a trip back in time to 1897 when the Boston Beaneaters took the pennant from the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore at Union Park. See the exact location of the park on the Google Map & learn more about this historic game.
Discover the fascinating history of Camp Patterson Park during the Civil War. Explore an old map, which reveals a directory of soldiers and other details about the park.
Journey back in time with an incredible photo of Mt. Vernon Place from 1903! Check out this amazing picture and learn more about the scene today.
Check out this footage of Teddy Roosevelt in Baltimore on September 28th, 1918 for the fourth Liberty Loan campaign at the old Oriole Baseball Park. He was joined by Cardinal James Gibbons, Governor Emerson Harrington, and Frances Folsom. Get a glimpse of history today!
Uncover a fascinating piece of history! Discover the Ruth family, living in Baltimore in 1900 and a lightning rod salesman by the name of Ruth Sr. Click for a larger version and a closer look.
We found Babe Ruth's 1920 passport application, showing that he was traveling to Cuba to join the New York Giants for some barnstorming games. Plus, a shot of him playing jai-alai with some of the locals in Cuba during the trip.
On September 6th, 1928, President Calvin Coolidge addressed the crowd at the unveiling of the Lafayette Statue in Baltimore, MD. Learn more about his speech and the event at the Ghosts of Baltimore blog!
Take a look back in time to 1883 and join Woodrow Wilson and his buddies in the Johns Hopkins Glee Club. See the photo and learn more about this moment in history!
Uncovering the darker side of President Kennedy's visit to Baltimore in 1962 - learn about the threat on his life, the 1,400 policemen on guard, and the 27-year-old man arrested near Patterson Park in this article from The Baltimore Sun.
Explore the amazing drawing of Johns Hopkins Hospital that we discovered on the National Institutes of Health website. Learn more about this incredible artwork and its history.
