Maryland’s Major Cities Looked So Different In The 1930s
Explore how Maryland's cities have evolved through a collection of vintage photos from the 1930s.
Maryland has come a long way in terms of development. While the state was once mostly farmland, the cities we did have grew quickly throughout the last century. Take a look at the following vintage photos to see just how much Maryland's cities have changed.
1. Baltimore rowhomes with pristine white marble steps. Photo taken in 1938.
2. Downtown Hagerstown, circa 1937.
3. An old-fashioned steam engine arriving to Hagerstown from Baltimore in 1937.
4. A day at the Cumberland Fire Department in 1939.
5. The Baltimore waterfront. Photo taken in June 1938.
6. US Route 1 along Hyattsville.
7. A painted building in downtown Annapolis in 1936.
8. Confectionery and a glimpse at prices from 1936 in Annapolis.
9. An auto repair shop near Laurel.
10. A glimpse of the price of booze in Baltimore, circa 1939.
Aren't these images fascinating? For even more vintage photos of the Old Line State, check out this article, featuring images from 100 years ago!
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