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.

This photograph taken by Arthur Siegel in May 1943 captures a moment in time at the Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyards in Baltimore, Maryland. It depicts workers on their lunch break or rest period, giving us a glimpse into the daily lives of those who contributed to the war effort by building cargo transports.

This stunning photo captures Baltimore Harbor in the fall of 1948, showcasing the city's bustling port and maritime culture. The harbor is filled with a diverse array of ships and boats, ranging from massive cargo ships to sleek sailboats. The city skyline can be seen in the background, with towering buildings rising up against the clear blue sky.

Take a look back at Baltimore's Downtown Week in 1948, a program spurred on by Mayor Thomas D'Alesandro -- also known as the father of former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. Click to see the original advertisement!

See an old image of Baltimore from 1943 - an elevated streetcar near the 200 block of Guilford Ave. Check out the Google Street View and let us know what you think in the comments!

We came across a great photo of President Truman on a train in Baltimore, so we did a little digging. Here's the article that we dug up in The Baltimore Sun on June 19th, 1948. Remember that this was the election in which Truman beat Dewey. Check out the great old photo and read the excerpt from the article!

Take a look at what Baltimore looked like in 1940 with this photo of the 200 block of S. Caroline St. north of Gough and south of E. Pratt. Compare it to the view today on Google Street View.

Relive the 1940s in Baltimore with this beautiful photo of row houses on Washington Blvd. and Bayard St. See what the same spot looks like today with a Google Street View!

Explore Baltimore in the 1940s through these two photos of Guilford and Fayette and Howard St. See the old sights of Baltimore and learn the history of these streets with photos from 1940.

Take a look back in time to April 1943 in Baltimore, Maryland, where workers were waiting on a street corner to be picked up by car pools around midnight, as seen in this photo by Marjory Collins for the Office of War Information.

Explore Baltimore in 1943 through a photo of crowds of people getting off the trolleys from the Bethlehem Fairfield shipyard. Trolleys from other parts of the city were sent at shift change hours to take care of the traffic.

On November 19th, 1944, the Baltimore Bullets basketball team beat the Washington Capitals 33-32 in a closely-contested game. Read more about the game's highlights and the box score from this historic matchup.

In 1949, Mayor D'Alesandro opposed a proposal for a new airport in Virginia due to the newly-built Friendship International Airport near Baltimore. Read the full story from our sister site, Ghosts of DC.

Take a trip back in time and explore Roland Park in 1941 with this amazing map from the University of Maryland. Thanks to the awesome collection available there!

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.

Can you identify this movie theater from the 1940s? Join us as we uncover the mystery of this photo, featuring a crowd of people lined up outside a theater.

Take a look back to WWII and the shipbuilding industry at the Bethlehem-Fairchild Shipyard. See the painters at work in May 1943 in this special photo from the Library of Congress.

Check out this beautiful photo taken in April 1943 of trolleys at night in Baltimore, Maryland. It was taken by Marjory Collins for the Office of War Information.

Uncovering the history of Baltimore’s WWII women trolley conductors. We may never know who the woman in this 1943 photo is, but we can honor her legacy and all of the women who served during this time.

Explore the mystery of the Baltimore shoe shine boy, a figure seen in an iconic 1943 photo. What happened to him and why has he vanished? Learn more here!