Baltimore, Maryland

The National Aquarium, completed in 1981 at a cost of $21.3 million, houses over 5,000 speciments of aquatic life in natural salt and fresh water habitats.  The U.S.F. Constellation, launched in 1797, was the first commissioned ship od the U.S. Navy.  She served her final activeduty as a flagship for the Atlantic fleet in WWII.

Assorted Maryland

Chesapeake Bay Bridge

Connecting Eastern and Western Shores of Maryland.  Completed in 1952 at a cost of $45,000,000, this magnificent structure represents the fruition of the dream of generations of Marylanders of a permanent bay crossing.  Length of suspension span - 2,922 feet.  Overall length - 7.727 miles, Roadway about 200 feet above water at highest point.

Scene in Baker Memorial Park, Frederick, Maryland.

Dunker Church

Sharpsburg, Maryland

The Dunker Church was erected in 1853 by the German Baptist Brethren.  During the battle of Antietam Sept. 17, 1862 the wounded of both armies sought and found sanctuary within its walls.  The church was seriously damaged by the fire of union batteries during the battles.  The building was repaired and worship resumed in the summer of 1864.  At this place some of the bitterest fighting of the war between the states took place.  It was the key to the Confederate defenses and changed hands several times.  It was used as a place of worship until May 1921 when it was severely damaged by a wind storm.  The church was rebuilt in 1961-62 by the National Park Service.

Hagerstown, Maryland

Hagerstown High School

This beautiful co-educational school is one of Western Maryland's largest school buildings.  Modern and complete, it is located at the northern end of the city for students in that section.

City Park and Bandshell

Hagerstown municipally owned park and recreational center is considered one of the finest in the country.  The whole area is a natural scenic spot with every man-made convenience for pleasure and recreation.

Washington County Hospital

This modern 350-bed hospital was built on the former grounds of Kee Mar Female College.  It has a permanent staff, School of Nursing, X-ray and laboratory, and operating suited with all the latest safety devices.

Hagers Fancy

The original fieldstone dwelling of Capt. Jonathan hager was erected in 1740.  This 200 acre plot was patented in 1739, and his home was built over two free flowing springs that are still running..  Hagerstown, Maryland was named after Jonathan Hager, who was a captain in the French and Indian Wars, and came from Westphalia, Germany.  This home is now part of the City Park System.

Baltimore, Maryland

War Memorial and Plaza, Baltimore, MD.

The Church Home and Infirmary of the city of Baltimore, MD.

The Union Memorial Hospital, Johnston Hospital and Nurse Home, Baltimore, MD.

Cathedral and Y.M.C.A. Building, Baltimore, MD.

Fort McHenry, Maryland

The repulse of a British naval attack against this fort in the War of 1812 inspired Francis Scott Key to write the "Star-Spangled Banner," after viewing the bombardment while being held abourd an enemy ship.  Had the British been able to move their ships past the fort and land in Baltimore, they could have changed the course of the war.

Card postmarked 1991

Large guns at Fort McHenry, Baltimore, MD.

Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore Trust Building, Baltimore, MD.

North-west corner Baltimore And Charles Streets

Baltimore And Ohio Building, Baltimore, MD.

Skyline of Baltimore, MD. from Federal Hill.