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
Baltimore Street between Calvert Street and Guilford Street in ruins after Great Fire of 1904.
City Hall, Fire, 1904, Fire and explosions, Photographs, Baltimore (Md.), Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Street scene, Urban landscape, Architecture
Unidentified photographer
Baltimore Street between Calvert Street and Guilford Street in ruins after fire. Great Fire of 1904. Shows City Hall in background. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Collection. Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, 8x10 glass negatives, Box 3.
Restricted to reference photograph. For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: special_collections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
1904
MC4709


Posting World Series score in Sun Building window. Charles Street at Baltimore Street, looking northwest.
Baseball, Sports, Photographs, Baltimore (Md.), Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Architecture
Unidentified photographer
Posting World Series score in Sun Building window. Charles Street at Baltimore Street, looking northwest. Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, 8x10 glass negatives, Box 3.
Restricted to reference photograph. For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: special_collections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
1912
MC4711


First Stone of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company.
Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Transportation, Trains, Railroads
Unidentified photographer
First Stone of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. Shows group of men around the stone with train in the background. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Collection, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, 8x10 glass negative, Box 3.
Restricted to reference photograph. For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: special_collections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
1910
MC4713


First Stone of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company.
Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Transportation, Trains, Railroads
Unidentified photographer
First Stone of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. Shows group of men around the stone with train in the background.
Restricted to reference photograph. For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: special_collections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
1910
MC4713


Marsh Market Place rebuilding.
Markets, Street scene, Architecture, Urban landscape, Photographs, Baltimore (Md.), Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Construction
Unidentified photographer
Marsh Market Place rebuilding. Shows wagons in Market Place and fire ruins. Phoenix Shot Tower in background. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Collection, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, 8x10 glass negative, Box 3.
Restricted to reference photograph. For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: special_collections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
1904
MC4714


Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company building, elevated view east from Liberty Street, Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, Industry, Architecture, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Photographs, Baltimore (Md.)
Unidentified photographer
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Building. Elevated view east from Liberty Street towards the B&O Building. Stieff Piano Company in foreground. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Collection. Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, 8x10 glass, Box 3. Note: Reference photograph.
Restricted to reference photograph. For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: special_collections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
1905
MC4715


Street scene showing Light Street at Lombard Street, Baltimore
Street scene, Horse-drawn wagons, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Baltimore (Md.), Architecture
Unidentified photographer
Street scene showing Light Street at Lombard Street, Baltimore. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Collection. Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, 8x10 glass, Box 3. Note: Reference photograph.
Restricted to reference photograph. For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: special_collections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
1905
MC4716


South Charles Street, looking north, Baltimore
Architecture, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Horse-drawn wagons, Business, Industry, Baltimore (Md.)
Unidentified photographer
South Charles Street, looking north, Baltimore. Charles Center area. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Building on left side. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Collection. Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, 8x10 glass, Box 3. Note: Reference photograph.
Restricted to reference photograph. For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: special_collections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
1905
MC4717


Redwood Street, looking west from Guilford Avenue, Baltimore
Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Horse-drawn wagon, Architecture, Baltimore (Md.), Street scene
Unidentified photographer
Redwood Street, looking west from Guilford Avenue. Shows National Mechanic’s Bank, Keyser Building under construction. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Collection. Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, 8x10 glass, Box 3. Note: Reference photograph.
Restricted to reference photograph. For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: special_collections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
1905
MC4718


View from Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Building, looking northwest.
Buildings, structures, Aerial photographs, Aerial views, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Architecture, Baltimore (Md.)
Unidentified photographer
View from Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Building, looking northwest. Shows Rennert Hotel and buildings to be razed for Charles Center. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Collection. Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, 8x10 glass, Box 3. Note: Reference photograph.
Restricted to reference photograph. For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: special_collections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
Not Dated
MC4719


Light Street, looking south from Pratt Street.
Business and industry, Piers & wharves, Horse-drawn wagons, Buildings, structures, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Architecture, Baltimore (Md.)
Unidentified photographer
Light Street, looking south from Pratt Street. Shows Potomac-Rappahannock Piers, wagon and trolley traffic on street. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Collection. Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, 8x10 glass, Box 3. Note: Reference photograph.
Restricted to reference photograph. For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: special_collections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
December 10, 1915
MC4720


Elevated view of Baltimore Harbor from Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Building
Harbor, Buildings, structures, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Architecture, Baltimore (Md.)
Unidentified photographer
Elevated view of Baltimore Harbor from Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Building. Shows Baltimore Harbor, Federal Hill, and Canton area. See also 1985.29.17. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Collection. Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, 8x10 glass, Box 3. Note: Reference photograph.
Restricted to reference photograph. For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: special_collections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
ca. 1910
MC4721


Baltimore Harbor from Federal Hill.
Piers & wharves, Harbor, Buildings, structures, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Architecture, Baltimore (Md.)
Unidentified photographer
Baltimore Harbor from Federal Hill. Shows Light Street and Pratt Street wharfs, steamboats. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Collection. Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, 8x10 glass, Box 3. Note: Reference photograph.
Restricted to reference photograph. For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: special_collections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
ca. 1910
MC4722


Elevated view of Baltimore City buildings, looking northwest on Hopkins Place
Business, Business and industry, Buildings, structures, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Architecture, Baltimore (Md.)
Unidentified photographer
Elevated view of Baltimore City buildings, ooking northwest on Hopkins Place. Shows Miller, Hurst and Ginsburg Buildings. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Collection. Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, 8x10 glass, Box 3. Note: Reference photograph.
Restricted to reference photograph. For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: special_collections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
ca. 1900
MC4723


Interior of Mount Royal Station, ladies lounge area
Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Trains, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Unidentified photographer
Interior of Mount Royal Station, ladies lounge area. Shows rocking chairs. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Collection. Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, 8x10 glass, Box 3. Note: Reference photograph.
Restricted to reference photograph. For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: special_collections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
Not Dated
MC4724 A


Unidentified lounge area.
Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Architecture, Baltimore (Md.)
Unidentified photographer
Unidentified lounge area. Possibly Mount Royal Station. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Collection. Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, 8x10 glass, Box 3. Note: Reference photograph.
Restricted to reference photograph. For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: special_collections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
Not Dated
MC4724 B


Street scene, North Calvert Street from Pratt Street
Business, Horse-drawn wagons, Buildings, structures, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Architecture, Baltimore (Md.)
Unidentified photographer
Street scene. North Calvert Street from Pratt Street. Shows cobblestone street, vendor, and streetcar tracks. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Collection. Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, 8x10 glass, Box 3. Note: Reference photograph.
Restricted to reference photograph. For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: special_collections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
ca. 1910
MC4725


View of Baltimore from tower of the Mount Royal Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station, looking southeast.
Buildings, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Architecture, Baltimore (Md.)
Unidentified photographer
View of Baltimore from tower of the Mount Royal Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station, looking southeast. Shows Bryn Mawr School, Cathedral Street, Preston Street, and Brevard Street. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Collection. Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, 8x10 glass, Box 3. Note: Reference photograph.
Restricted to reference photograph. For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: special_collections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
ca. 1900
MC4726


Great Fire of 1904: Calvert Street near Pratt Street, Baltimore.
Fire, 1904, Fire and explosions, Buildings, structures, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Architecture
Unidentified photographer
Great Fire of 1904. Calvert Street near Pratt Street, Baltimore. Clearing debris. Shows temporary railway and Continental Trust Building. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Collection. Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, 8x10 glass, Box 4. Note: Reference photograph.
Restricted to reference photograph. For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: special_collections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
1904
MC4727


Merchant's National Bank, Baltimore
Banks and banking, Street scene, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Business, Architecture, Baltimore (Md.)
Unidentified photographer
Merchant’s National Bank. Water Street and South Street, Baltimore. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Collection. Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, 8x10 glass, Box 4. Note: Reference photograph.
Restricted to reference photograph. For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: special_collections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
Not Dated
MC4728