Friday, November 22, 2024

Cardinal Gibbon's Residence, Baltimore, Md.

Often plagued with illness during his long life (1834-1921), Archbishop of Baltimore James Gibbons rose above his circumstances to become an important Baltimore icon of the Catholic faith. 


Era: Divided Back (1907-1914)
Publisher: Illustrated Postcard, NY
Printed in: Unknown


Hello. You come to Rockfield that will be to for: Mama

Recipient and Address: Martha Schnieb, Delphi, Ind  care of Alice Dodge
Postmark(s): Jun 19 1913 Delphi Ind.
Oval Duplex Cancel on George Washington Penny Stamp



Tuesday, November 19, 2024

The Union Memorial Hospital, Johnston Hospital and Nurses Home, Baltimore, MD

Founded by seven women, the Union Protestant Infirmary was established in 1854.  Renamed Union Memorial Hospital in 1920, it has become a premiere health provider in the Baltimore area.


Era: Linen (1930-1945)
Publisher: I.&M. Ottenheimer, Baltimore, MD
Printing: US - C.T. Art-Colortone (Curt Teich Co.- Chicago)



Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Maryland Theatre and Hotel

The larger building to the right is the old "Hotel Kernan" named after James Lawrence Kernan, theatre manager and philanthropist.  It later became the "Congress Hotel". To the left is the old Maryland Theatre.


Dear Rosa, will let you know your postal reached us. Will write a letter on your next ?. We are well.  How about you both? ?

Era: Undivided Back (1901-1907)
Publisher: Souvenir Post Card Co. 
New York and Berlin


Recipient and Address: Mrs. J. Mannkessner 1435 Mass. Ave. N.W.  c/o German Embassy  Wash. DC
Postmark(s): Washington, D.C. March 19, 1907
Cancelled Ben Franklin penny stamp


Thursday, November 7, 2024

Sinai Hospital

The first name of this historic hospital was "Baltimore Asylum for Israelites" and was later called the "Hebrew Hospital of Baltimore". In 1959, this Jewish-sponsored teaching hospital moved to a brand new building in Northwest Baltimore.


Era: Linen (1930-1945)
Publisher: I.&M. Ottenheimer, Baltimore, MD
Printing: US - C.T. Art-Colortone (Curt Teich Co.- Chicago)


Saturday, November 2, 2024

Court House and Battle Monument

Finished in 1825, the Battle Monument commemorated The Battle of Baltimore, September 12-14, 1814 during the War of 1812. You'll find the monument replicated on both the city's seal and flag.





Era: White Border Era (1915-1930)
Publisher: Harry P. Cann & Bros. Baltimore, MD


Friday, November 1, 2024

Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD

Opening on May 7, 1889 the Johns Hopkins Hospital was to be a place of care and healing for all people regardless of financial status, age, sex, or race. Although Hopkins died in 1873, his enduring vision for the hospital included its purpose as a teaching hospital closely related to a medical school.



Era: Undivided Back (1901-1907)
Publisher: Rinn Publ. Co. Baltimore No. 311
Made in Germany



Monday, October 28, 2024

Electric Park by Night - Baltimore, MD 1896-1915

What a wonderful place this must have been! Lit up by thousands of lights at night, the Electric Park grew to include rides, shows, a restaurant, a casino and a unique display featuring a re-creation of the Jonestown Flood (1889). Admission was free.



Era: Undivided Back (1901-1907)
Publisher: Illustrated Post Card Co., N.Y.