The Peabody Library has 4 photographs depicting the aftermath of the Great Baltimore Fire of 1904 (for those of you who aren’t from Baltimore, the fire started on February 7 and destroyed over 1,500 buildings).  Shown here is a photograph depicting the intersection of Pratt and Gay streets following the disaster. Want to learn more about the fire?  Check out this cool interactive feature produced by the Maryland Digital Cultural Heritage Project.

The Peabody Library has 4 photographs depicting the aftermath of the Great Baltimore Fire of 1904 (for those of you who aren’t from Baltimore, the fire started on February 7 and destroyed over 1,500 buildings).  Shown here is a photograph depicting the intersection of Pratt and Gay streets following the disaster.

Want to learn more about the fire?  Check out this cool interactive feature produced by the Maryland Digital Cultural Heritage Project.

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