Collections Online

Welcome to the Maryland Historical Society’s Collections Online Database. Browse through both Museum Department collections and the Special Collections Department of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library by subject or by medium. Here you will see paintings, photographs, manuscripts, decorative arts pieces, lithographs, and more.

With well over one million items housed at MdHS, this database contains merely a fraction of what can be found in the combined collections. Information contained in the records of the Collections Online Database is subject to change as a result of ongoing research.

For information on how to get started, take a look at the About page.  Use or reproduction of MdHS images without permission is not permitted. For more information, see the Terms of Use page. For reproductions or permission to use images, please visit the Rights and Reproductions page. 

Browse by subject using these links or enter a term in the search boxes below (scroll down for results):

American Civil WarAfrican American HistoryPhotographs
War of 1812Women's HistoryBenjamin Henry Latrobe
PaintingsMining the Museum (exhibit)

Works on Paper

Emigration & immigrationMaritimePrints
Street scene. Fallsway at Chase Street, Baltimore, showing Fallsway Fountain Monument.
Bridges and viaducts, Fallsway, Chase Street, Monuments, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Architecture, Baltimore (Md.), Julius Anderson Photograph Collection
Unidentified photographer
Street scene. Looking north on The Fallsway at Chase Street, Baltimore. Shows the Fallsway Fountain Monument. Unidentified photographer, ca. 1920-1930. Julius Anderson Photograph Collection. Gelatin silver print.
For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: specialcollections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
ca. 1920-1930
1995.62.024


The Maryland House. Zoo in Druid Hill Park, Baltimore.
Druid Hill, Zoos, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Architecture, Baltimore (Md.), Julius Anderson Photograph Collection
Unidentified photographer
The Maryland House. Zoo in Druid Hill Park, Baltimore. Unidentified photographer, ca. 1920-1930. Julius Anderson Photograph Collection. Gelatin silver print.
For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: specialcollections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
ca. 1920-1930
1995.62.026


Street scene. Automobiles along Druid Hill Park Reservoir, Baltimore.
Druid Hill, Automobiles, Street scenes, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Baltimore (Md.), Julius Anderson Photograph Collection
Unidentified photographer
Street scene. Automobiles along Druid Hill Park Reservoir, Baltimore. Near Christopher Columbus Monument. Unidentified photographer, ca. 1920-1930. Julius Anderson Photograph Collection. Gelatin silver print. See also: 1994.42.100 (same image).
For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: specialcollections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
ca. 1920-1930
1995.62.027


Street scene. Charles Street at Mount Vernon Place, looking north.
Lafayette, marquis de, Washington Monument, Monuments, Mount Vernon, Charles Street, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Architecture, Baltimore (Md.), Julius Anderson Photograph Collection
Unidentified photographer
Street scene. Charles Street at Mount Vernon Place. Shows George Washington Monument, Marquis de Lafayette Monument, fountain, automobiles, Stafford Apartments. Unidentified photographer, ca. 1920-1930. Julius Anderson Photograph Collection. Gelatin silver print. Note: 1995.26.29 is the same image.
For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: specialcollections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
ca. 1920-1930
1995.62.028


Baltimore Cemetery entrance, 2400 East North Avenue, Baltimore.
Cemeteries, East North Avenue, Rose Street, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Architecture, Baltimore (Md.), Julius Anderson Photograph Collection
Unidentified photographer
Baltimore Cemetery entrance. 2500 East North Avenue, Baltimore, at Rose Street. Shows snow. Unidentified photographer, ca. 1920-1930. Julius Anderson Photograph Collection. Gelatin silver print.
For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: specialcollections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
ca. 1920-1930
1995.62.030


Street scene. The National Bank of Baltimore, 100-104 East Baltimore Street, Baltimore.
East Baltimore Street, Buildings, structures, Banks and banking, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Architecture, Baltimore (Md.), Julius Anderson Photograph Collection
Unidentified photographer
Street scene. The National Bank of Baltimore. 100-104 East Baltimore Street, Baltimore. Unidentified photographer, ca. 1920-1930. Julius Anderson Photograph Collection. Gelatin silver print.
For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: specialcollections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
ca. 1920-1930
1995.62.032


Confederate Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Baltimore.
Confederate States of America, Monuments, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Architecture, Baltimore (Md.), Julius Anderson Photograph Collection
Unidentified photographer
Confederate Soldiers and Sailors Monument. Mount Royal Avenue at Mosher Street, Baltimore. Shows rowhouses and automobiles. Unidentified photographer, ca. 1920-1930. Julius Anderson Photograph Collection. Gelatin silver print.
For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: specialcollections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
ca. 1920-1930
1995.62.033


Thomas Wildey Odd Fellows Monument
Broadway, East Fayette Street, Fraternal organizations, Street scene, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Baltimore (Md.), Julius Anderson Photograph Collection, Architecture, Buildings, structures
Unidentified photographer
Thomas Wildey Odd Fellows Monument. Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.). North Broadway and East Fayette Street, Baltimore. Shows rowhouses and snow. Unidentified photographer, ca. 1920-1930. Julius Anderson Photograph Collection. Gelatin silver print.
For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: specialcollections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
ca. 1920-1930
1995.62.034


Maryland Penitentiary, Baltimore.
Railroads, Trains, City Jail, Street scenes, The Fallsway, Madison Street, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Baltimore (Md.), Julius Anderson Photograph Collection, Architecture, Buildings, structures
Unidentified photographer
Maryland Penitentiary, Baltimore. The Fallsway at Madison Street. Shows railroad train yard. Unidentified photographer, ca. 1920-1930. Julius Anderson Photograph Collection. Gelatin silver print.
For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: specialcollections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. No use or reproduction without permission. For more information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
ca. 1920-1930
1995.62.035


Lexington Market
Lexington Street, Markets, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Baltimore (Md.), Julius Anderson Photograph Collection, Architecture, Buildings, structures
Unidentified photographer
Lexington Market. Shows outdoor vendors and patrons. Signs in background: Dimling's Groceteria and Great China Tea Company. Unidentified photographer, ca. 1920-1930. Julius Anderson Photograph Collection. Gelatin silver print.
For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: specialcollections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. No use or reproduction without permission. For more information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
ca. 1920-1930
1995.62.036


Candler Building. 700-720 East Pratt Street, Baltimore.
Harbor, Water, Business and industry, East Pratt Street, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Baltimore (Md.), Julius Anderson Photograph Collection, Architecture, Buildings, structures
Unidentified photographer
Candler Building. 700-720 East Pratt Street, Baltimore. Burrough Brothers Manufacturing Company. Shows Coca-Cola signs and boats in harbor. Previously used as the location of the Coca-Cola Company's Baltimore offices and plant. Unidentified photographer, ca. 1920-1930. Julius Anderson Photograph Collection. Gelatin silver print.
For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: specialcollections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. No use or reproduction without permission. For more information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
ca. 1920-1930
1995.62.037


Elevated street and harbor view.
Business, Business and industry, Automobiles, Horse-drawn wagons, Harbor, Street scenes, Water, Hotel, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Baltimore (Md.), Julius Anderson Photograph Collection, Architecture, Buildings, structures
Unidentified photographer
Elevated street and harbor view. Shows automobiles, horse-drawn wagons, auction mart, Keystone Electric Company, New Fountain Hotel (122 East Pratt Street), Neudecker Tobacco Company, American Oil Company. Unidentified photographer, ca. 1920-1930.
For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: specialcollections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. No use or reproduction without permission. For more information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
ca. 1920-1930
1995.62.038


The Rochambeau Apartments, 1 West Franklin Street, Baltimore.
Apartment buildings, horse-drawn wagons, Street scene, West Franklin Street, Charles Street, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Baltimore (Md.), Julius Anderson Photograph Collection, Architecture, Buildings, structures
Unidentified photographer
The Rochambeau Apartments. 1 West Franklin Street, Baltimore. Southwest corner of Charles Street and Franklin Street. Shows automobiles, horse-drawn carriage. Unidentified photographer, ca. 1920-1930. Julius Anderson Photograph Collection. Gelatin silver print.
For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: specialcollections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. No use or reproduction without permission. For more information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
ca. 1920-1930
1995.62.039


State Board of Labor and Statistics building
Government facilities, St. Paul Street, Saratoga Street, Street scenes, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Baltimore (Md.), Julius Anderson Photograph Collection, Architecture, Buildings, structures
Unidentified photographer
Street scene. State Board of Labor and Statistics building. 300 St. Paul Street, Baltimore. Corner of St. Paul Street and Saratoga Street. Previously housed the Maryland Historical Society. Unidentified photographer, ca. 1920-1930. Julius Anderson Photograph Collection. Gelatin silver print.
For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: specialcollections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. No use or reproduction without permission. For more information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
ca. 1920-1930
1995.62.040


Central Savings Bank, 1-3 East Lexington Street, Baltimore.
Banks and banking, Business, Business and industry, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Baltimore (Md.), Julius Anderson Photograph Collection, Architecture, Buildings, structures
Unidentified photographer
Central Savings Bank. 1-3 East Lexington Street, Baltimore. Southeast corner Charles Street and Lexington Street, Baltimore. Unidentified photographer, ca. 1920-1930. Julius Anderson Photograph Collection. Gelatin silver print.
For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: specialcollections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. No use or reproduction without permission. For more information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
ca. 1920-1930
1995.62.046


Bonwit Lennon and Company, 222 North Charles Street, Baltimore
North Charles Street, Business, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Baltimore (Md.), Julius Anderson Photograph Collection, Architecture, Buildings, structures
Unidentified photographer
Bonwit Lennon and Company building. 222 North Charles Street, Baltimore. Ladies specialty store. Unidentified photographer, ca. 1920-1930. Julius Anderson Photograph Collection. Gelatin silver print.
For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: specialcollections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. No use or reproduction without permission. For more information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
ca. 1920-1930
1995.62.047


Baltimore Stock Exchange, 210 East Redwood Street, Baltimore
Banks and banking, Business, East Redwood Street, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Baltimore (Md.), Julius Anderson Photograph Collection, Architecture, Buildings, structures
Unidentified photographer
Baltimore Stock Exchange. 210 East Redwood Street, Baltimore. Unidentified photographer, ca. 1920-1930. Julius Anderson Photograph Collection. Gelatin silver print.
For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: specialcollections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. No use or reproduction without permission. For more information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
ca. 1920-1930
1995.62.048


Street scene. 700 block, North Charles Street, Baltimore, at Mount Vernon Place.
Hotel, Monuments, Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Place, Charles Street, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Baltimore (Md.), Julius Anderson Photograph Collection, Architecture, Buildings, structures
Unidentified photographer
Street scene. 700 block, North Charles Street, Baltimore, at Mount Vernon Place. Shows Mount Vernon Methodist Church, Stafford Apartments, Abell House, and Roger Brooke Taney Monument. Unidentified photographer, ca. 1920-1930. Julius Anderson Photograph Collection. Gelatin silver print.
For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: specialcollections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. No use or reproduction without permission. For more information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
ca. 1920-1930
1995.62.049


First National Bank, 18 Light Street, Baltimore.
Street scenes, Banks and banking, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Baltimore (Md.), Julius Anderson Photograph Collection, Architecture, Buildings, structures
Unidentified photographer
First National Bank Building. 18 Light Street, Baltimore. Southwest corner of Light Street and Redwood Street, Baltimore. Also shows the Meyer Seed Company and Oriole Cafeteria. Unidentified photographer, ca. 1920-1930. Julius Anderson Photograph Collection. Gelatin silver print.
For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: specialcollections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. No use or reproduction without permission. For more information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
ca. 1920-1930
1995.62.050


Fidelity Trust Company Building, 210 North Charles Street, Baltimore.
Banks and banking, Street scenes, Automobiles, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Baltimore (Md.), Julius Anderson Photograph Collection, Architecture, Buildings, structures
Unidentified photographer
Fidelity Trust Company Building. 210 North Charles Street, Baltimore. Northwest corner of Charles Street and Lexington Street. Unidentified photographer, ca. 1920-1930. Julius Anderson Photograph Collection. Gelatin silver print.
For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: specialcollections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. No use or reproduction without permission. For more information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
ca. 1920-1930
1995.62.051