1860-1899 — The Baltimore Story
WEBThe people of Maryland and Baltimore split their allegiance between the Union and the Confederacy during the Civil War. However, most Marylanders fought with the Union Army of the North. Between recruitment into the Union Army and large numbers of escapees, slavery in Baltimore during the Civil War declined rapidly (Berlin, Grivno, & Brewer ...
Collection: Baltimore News American collection | Archival …
WEBThe highlights of the collection are the over one million photographic print and negative images, dating roughly from 1904 to 1986, along with the 1900 microfilm reels of newspaper content, covering a view of Baltimore and Maryland from 1799 to …
Baltimore City, Maryland - Historical Chronology, 1800-1899
WEBBaltimore City Mayor and Council passed ordinance creating Gas Light Company of Baltimore. 1817. Maryland auxiliary of American Colonization Society formed at Baltimore.
The Baltimore City Archives - Online Resources - Maryland State …
WEBThe Pratt Library’s Maryland newspapers page provides access via two separate databases, first from 1837 to 1994 and second from 1990 to the present (library card number required). City Paper was a free “alternative weekly” newspaper started in 1977 by Russ Smith and Alan Hirsch.
Baltimore City, Maryland - Historical Chronology, 1800-1899
WEBBaltimore City, as a governmental unit, separated from Baltimore County. 1851. Three-masted clipper Seaman, Baltimore, established speed record for sail (94 days) from San Francisco to Cape Henry.
1700-1799 — The Baltimore Story
WEBHistorical overview from the expansion of slavery via the plantation system to the U.S. Constitution.
Timeline of Baltimore - Wikipedia
WEBThe following is a timeline of the history of the city of Baltimore, Maryland, USA. 18th century. 1729 - Town of Baltimore founded. 1752 - 25 houses and 200 inhabitants. [1] 1763 - Mechanical Fire Company organized. [2] 1767 - Baltimore designated county seat. [1] 1770 - Henry Fite House built.
Baltimore City, Maryland - Historical Chronology, 1700-1799
WEBNews of independence reached Baltimore Town; Declaration of Independence printed in Dunlap's Maryland Gazette. 1776, July 29. William Aisquith publicly read and proclaimed Declaration of Independence at Baltimore Courthouse before regular and militia companies under arms, per Committee of Observation resolution.
1831-1884: Abolition and Emancipation - Baltimore’s Civil …
WEBThe 50-year period between the early 1830s and mid-1880s set the foundation for Baltimore’s long civil rights movement. Varied social movements sought to secure freedom, provide mutual support, and encourage self-determination for Black Baltimoreans.
Lost City: Baltimore Town - Maryland Center for History and Culture
WEBIn 1752, Baltimore Town was a “small, straggling village,” of roughly 200 inhabitants who lived, worshiped, and drank in 25 houses, one church, two taverns, and a brewery.