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Maryland History

This Is What Life In Maryland Looked Like In The Late 1930s. WOW.

By Jamie Alvarenga | Published January 04, 2016

Maryland has come a long way and looks almost nothing like it did over 50 years ago. Back in the late 1930s, farming was still one of the primary industries in our state and major cities were just starting development. Thanks to the Yale University Photogrammar Project, we now have access to these amazing photos that give us a glimpse back in time.

1) This woman scrubs the steps of these Baltimore Row Houses to keep them sparkling white.

2) This man in Frederick County takes a break from working on the farm to gulp down some water.

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3) These farmers are threshing in Brookeville, MD.

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4) A blacksmith in action was photographed in Prince Georges County.

5) This group is watching a Columbia-Navy Football game in Annapolis.

6) This man is harvesting wheat in Queen Anne's County.

7) An auto mechanic in Oakland making some car repairs.

8) These men are waiting in line to receive their paychecks in Greenbelt, MD.

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9) This dapper guy is sitting on a stoop in Hagerstown.

10) This sepia tone image of a man husking corn was taken in Washington County.

11) This photo was taken during a strike at a packing company in Cambridge.

12) Winter weather delays this construction project in Berwyn.

13) A little girl enjoys the merry-go-round at Glen Echo Park.

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14) This guy is operating a ferry that crosses the Potomac River, near Sharpsburg.

15) A home and also a place to purchase seafood in Baltimore.

Did you grow up during the late 1930s or have you heard interesting stories from parents or grandparents? Feel free to share in the comments section.

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