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...

Do you know the story of a former Baltimore Oriole who was tried and convicted of a double murder?

Take a look through time and explore Baltimore's Pigtown in the 1920s. See the sights and sounds of this historic Baltimore neighborhood with this incredible old film.

The Whittemore Gang was a notorious group of bank robbers on the east coast during the mid-1920s. Led by Richard Reese Whittemore, they went on a crime spree committing numerous crimes throughout New York and Maryland before they were capture and stopped in 1926. Read on to learn more about the rise and fall of Richard and Margaret Whittemore.

Take a look at this amazing view of Baltimore's night skyline from Emerson Tower in the 1920s. Plus, check out another great city skyline shot from 1912!

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.

Take a look at the old French Consulate in Baltimore. There's no longer a French Consulate in the city, but you can see a cool old photo of the then-new French Embassy on 16th St. in Washington. See the similarities and differences of the building today on Google Street View.

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.

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 trip back in time and explore the countryside outside of Baltimore with a 1920s automobile. Get your map ready and learn more about the history of the area with this blog post.

Get an amazing bird's eye view of the city with this high-altitude photograph. Zoom in and see the incredible details! Source: Johns Hopkins Sheridan Library.

In September of 1922, prohibition agents seized 9,600 bottles of beer from a vessel in regular service between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Read the full story of this historic seizure and discover why prohibition was such a horrible idea.

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.

Take a journey to uncover the mystery behind the Hunt family from a 1925 photo in Catonsville. Learn about the family's history, their business, and their home as it stands today.

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!

This is a crazy story from 1925 about a rabid dog running wild in Baltimore and the Pasteur Treatment that was used to stave off rabies. Read the full story here!

Take a step back in time and explore a 1926 photograph of the Second Presbyterian Church at 4200 St. Paul Street. Discover what the building looked like over 90 years ago.

Explore the rich history of Guilford, Maryland with a detailed plat from 1926. Take a peek into the past with this fascinating find from the Maryland State Archives.

Explore the history of Baltimore's iconic Pigtown neighborhood, from its origins to the present day! Learn why the area was given its unique name and how it has changed over the years.