Take a closer look at history with this incredible photograph from 1905. It shows a group of men lining up for payday on the waterfront. Click on it for a larger image and take some time examining it. It's pretty cool.
Explore Baltimore's history through photos with a closer look at Baltimore Harbor in 1903. See photographs of the freight terminal (O'Donnell's Wharf) and the Patapsco flour mill from Detroit Publishing Co. glass negative.
This blog post explores a stunning image of Baltimore Harbor and the city skyline from Federal Hill in 1903, captured just one year before the devastating Great Baltimore Fire of 1904. The post reflects on the city's growth and resilience during this era, as well as the impact of the fire on Baltimore's landscape and community.
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...
You're looking at the night skyline as seen from Emerson Tower in the 1920s. This has to be one of our recent favorites of Baltimore.
Check out 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 it wouldn't be surprising if some or many ended up fighting in World War II.
Incredible 1872 photo of the Atlantic terminus for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
Discover an incredible old photograph from 1872 showing Baltimore Harbor from Federal Hill. Get ready to be fascinated by the details!
We uncovered these lovely photos of Baltimore row houses from April 1939 at the Library of Congress. Help us figure out where these row houses sit today - or if they no longer stand!
Introducing Baltimore's new trackless trolley with vest pocket guide to the Caroline-Preston-Gilmor St. no. 21 line, in effect, March 6, 1938
Photograph of the interior, from the front platform to the center, of a United Railways and Electric Company standard Brill semi-convertible car in Baltimore, Maryland.
Photograph taken of a loaded jitney bus traveling east on Fayette Street at its intersection with Gay Street in Baltimore, Maryland. One passenger each is standing on the rear and side footboards. A streetcar is stopped at the intersection (left).
Take a look at this lovely old image of Charm City from Emerson Tower in the 1910s! Click on it for greater detail from Ghosts of Baltimore.
Incredible series of photos from 1915 showing Baltimore streetcars across the city. Published by the president of the United Railways & Electric Company.
Take a look back at the history of Imperial Airways in Charm City. We explore the flying boat that graced Charm City's skies in 1937 and their ill-fated flight to Bermuda in 1939.
Take a journey through Baltimore history by exploring a 1910s photo of the Homewood Apartment Building. Then see how it looks today on Google Street View.
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.
What a lovely historical photo of Baltimore. You’re looking at the familiar scene of the Camden warehouse, now the backdrop to the loveliest ballpark in all of America.
This sad photo shows the city of Baltimore devastated after the great fire of 1904. You're looking at Calvert St. near Pratt St. See the photo here and learn more about this tragedy.
