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A Major League Player from Columbia Heights: The Life and Career of Nick Altrock
Learn about Nick Altrock, former Major League baseball player who gained fame pitching for the Chicago White Sox in 1906, helping them win the...
Exploring Baltimore's Memorial Stadium: A Look Back in Time
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...
Former Oriole Convicted of Double Homicide
Do you know the story of a former Baltimore Oriole who was tried and convicted of a double murder?
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1853 Towson Town Plan
Map dated Dec. 14, 1853 which shows proposed lots for a courthouse, jail and alms house in Towson Town, Md., if it is chosen as the county seat...
Uncovering Stunning Photos on Flickr with Kevin Mueller
Check out this great series of photos we uncovered on Flickr thanks to Kevin Mueller. Get ready to be amazed by his terrific photos!
The City of Baltimore in 1894 – An Historical Topographic Map
Explore the City of Baltimore in 1894 with this amazing historical topographic map. See the city's roads, buildings and landmarks and discover...
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Witnessing the Devastation of Baltimore After the 1968 Riots
This photo shows the devastation of Baltimore after the 1968 riots, which had a major impact on the city and the country. See the same intersection...
Exploring Preston Gardens in 1935: A Rare Photograph
Explore the beauty of Preston Gardens in 1935 with this rare photograph found on Flickr. See the green space restored by WPA workers and learn...
Exploring Baltimore's Historic Lubins Theatre on East Baltimore St
Visit GhostsofBaltimore.org to explore Lubins Theatre on East Baltimore St, an historic theatre in the heart of the city. See photos and read...
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Baltimore Mayor William Broening's Home Destroyed by Bomb
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...
A Look Back in Time: Charles Street in 1905 and 2015
Take a look back in time to see how the Charles Street area of Baltimore has changed over the years. See the original 1905 view and compare it...
Mayor D'Alesandro Opposes Proposal for Virginia Airport in 1949
In 1949, Mayor D'Alesandro opposed a proposal for a new airport in Virginia due to the newly-built Friendship International Airport near Baltimore....
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An Amazing High-Altitude Photograph of the City - Zoom In and See the Details!
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...
An Accident so Ghastly We Read it in The Baltimore Sun in 1911
Read about a ghastly accident that was so gruesome, it was reported in The Baltimore Sun in 1911. J.C. Wood, a Baltimore and Ohio railroad brakeman,...
The Seizure of 9,600 Bottles of Beer During Prohibition
In September of 1922, prohibition agents seized 9,600 bottles of beer from a vessel in regular service between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Read...
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Witnessing History: Cal Ripken Autographs a Bat for President Clinton After Breaking Lou Gehrig's Record
Witness a historic moment as Cal Ripken breaks Lou Gehrig's consecutive game streak record & autographs a bat for President Clinton. See the...
Uncovering the Mystery of the 1940s Movie Theater in This Photo
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...
Exploring the Helen Delich Port: A Look at the Largest U.S. Port from 1849
Take a look back in time to 1849 and explore the Helen Delich Port in Baltimore, the largest port in the United States at the time. Today, the...
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