Posted in Maryland History January 04, 2016 by

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

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.
John Vachon / Library of Congress LC-USF34-008530
2) This man in Frederick County takes a break from working on the farm to gulp down some water.
Arthur Rothstein / Library of Congress
3) These farmers are threshing in Brookeville, MD.
Edwin Locke / Library of Congress LC-USF33-004315
4) A blacksmith in action was photographed in Prince Georges County.
Carl Mydans / Library of Congress LC-USF33-T01-000231
5) This group is watching a Columbia-Navy Football game in Annapolis.
John Vachon / Library of Congress LC-USF33-T01-001020
6) This man is harvesting wheat in Queen Anne's County.
Arthur Rothstein / Library of Congress LC-USF34-025596
7) An auto mechanic in Oakland making some car repairs.
John Vachon / Library of Congress LC-USF33-T01-001374
8) These men are waiting in line to receive their paychecks in Greenbelt, MD.
Carl Mydans / Library of Congress LC-USF33-T01-000637
9) This dapper guy is sitting on a stoop in Hagerstown.
John Vachon / Library of Congress LC-USF34-008305
10) This sepia tone image of a man husking corn was taken in Washington County.
Arthur Rothstein / Library of Congress
11) This photo was taken during a strike at a packing company in Cambridge.
Arthur Rothstein / Library of Congress LC-USF34-025585
12) Winter weather delays this construction project in Berwyn.
Carl Mydans / Library of Congress
13) A little girl enjoys the merry-go-round at Glen Echo Park.
David Myers / Library of Congress LC-USF33-015640
14) This guy is operating a ferry that crosses the Potomac River, near Sharpsburg.
John Vachon / Library of Congress LC-USF33-T01-001372
15) A home and also a place to purchase seafood in Baltimore.
John Vachon / Library of Congress LC-USF34-008540

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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