Tag: Federal Hill

Fort Federal Hill in Baltimore. Composite of four views - from the east, interior, from the south, and from the west. (1862)

What Did Fort Federal Hill Look Like in 1862?

Here's an old print from the Civil War showing several views of Fort Federal Hill. Source: Library of Congress
Maryland circa 1903. "Baltimore from Federal Hill." Along with a word from our sponsor. 8x10 inch glass negative, Detroit Publishing Co.

Downtown Baltimore Seen From Federal Hill in 1903

This beautiful photo from 1903 shows the city as seen from Federal Hill. Source: Shorpy
Circa 1903. "Baltimore from Federal Hill." A freight terminal (O'Donnell's Wharf) and the Patapsco flour mill. Detroit Publishing Co. glass negative.

Clear 1903 View of Baltimore from Federal Hill

We posted this photo a while back, but now have a clearer version to share with you. Click on it for a much larger...
Sanford Robinson Gifford, Basin of the Patapsco from Federal Hill, Baltimore, 1862, 1862, Frank M. Gren, "Annapolis Collection"

Gifford’s Painting of Patapsco from Federal Hill

I'm guessing that many of you have already seen this famous painting by Robinson Gifford, painted during the Civil War. It's a beautiful view...
Baltimore Harbor 1903

Photos of Baltimore Harbor in 1903

Check out these cool photos of Baltimore Harbor. This is the harbor as seen from Federal Hill. Source: Library of Congress
Black and White lithograph after William James Bennett Dimensions: 16 ” x 24″ Maker: unrecorded example attributed to William James Bennett (1787 – 1844) Date: Ca.1831

A Mysterious Cavern Appears on Federal Hill

Source: Christopher H. Jones Check out this interesting article that we dug up in the Baltimore Sun. The piece was written on March 3rd, 1838. Mysterious...
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