She had tea with the President's Wife!

Beautiful Real Photo Postcard looking toward Baltimore's Washington Monument. But what's really exciting to me in this card is the text on the back! This traveling woman shook hands with President Roosevelt and had tea with Eleanor Roosevelt!

Era:  Undivided Back (1901-1907)
Publisher:  Raphael Tuck & Sons' Photographic Post Card Series 1017  "BALTIMORE"
Art Publishers to their Majesties the King and Queen
  Printed in: London?

 Was "to" cool at Niagara Falls, so I took a flying trip to Baltimore. Went over to Washington and shook hands with the Pres.  I wasn't in the receiving line but I had tea with the President's wife. After sending so many cards to you I think you should send a letter to me.  Miriam

Recipient and Address:  Mr. Fillsmon Loux, 329 Erie Ave., Quakertown, PA

Postmark(s):  Mailed from Allentown, PA  June 14, 1938
Cancelled Chicago Century of Progress penny stamp.

Revolutionary Monument, Mt. Royal Station

 Lovely colorful view of the Revolutionary Monument, built in 1901, also known as the Maryland Line Monument in front of Mt. Royal Station.  

Am going home on Labor Day. Will write later.  Martha

Era:  Undivided Back (1901-1907)

Publisher: Illustrated Post Card Co., NY  Printed in: US

Recipient and Address:  Mr. Paul Liehl, West Hurley, Ulster County, N.Y. c/o? O. Biesel

Postmark(s):  Mailed from Baltimore, MD August 29, 1907
Cancelled Ben Franklin penny stamp.

Great Baltimore Fire of 1904 (2 more)

 Two more cards per the Baltimore Fire.  The first one highlights the Continental Trust Building.  Its fireproof construction material keep the outside structure intact, but inside all was incinerated.

The second card shows a beautiful sunny day contrasting to the devastation the fire left behind. This linked Pinterest board features an impressive collection of photos from the tragedy.

Era:  Undivided Back (1901-1907)

Publisher: Unknown Printed in: Unknown

Era:  Divided Back (1907-1914)

Publisher: Unknown Printed in: Unknown

Great Baltimore Fire 1904

Color postcard showing the devastation from the Great Baltimore Fire.  The conflagration highlighted the need for nationwide standards for hose couplings as other fire departments trying to help could not hook up to the Baltimore hydrants.

View of the Ruins of the Big Fire of Feb 7th and 8th, 1904

Baltimore, MD

Era:  Divided Back (1907-1914)

Publisher:  I.& M. Ottenheimer, Baltimore, MD  Printed in : USA

Dear Julia, Arrival yesterday found all well. Mother leaves this morning to open cottage at Chelsia - I leave from New York tonight. Hope you are well.  Henry

Recipient and Address:  Miss Julia Redding, 327 Park Place, Juniata, PA

Postmark(s):  Mailed from Baltimore, MD May 12, 1912
Cancelled George Washington penny stamp.

The Sun Office Baltimore

Didn't find much information on this one, but noting that it was from the Undivided Back Era,  I believe this was the building where the Sunpaper moved to after the Great Baltimore Fire in 1904. The building was located on the southwestern corner of Baltimore and Charles streets.

Era: Undivided Back (1901-1907)

Publisher:  Unknown  Printed in: Unknown

Munsey Building and Battle Monument

Completed in 1911, the Munsey Building was named after the publisher Frank Munsey, and served as the offices for the Baltimore News.This newspaper eventually became the Baltimore News-American when purchased by William Randolph Hearst. Currently, the building is used for luxury condos and features a M&T Bank in the lower level.

Also see the Battle Monument commemorating the Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812. The figure is a woman that represents the City of Baltimore and wears a crown of victory. 

Era: Divided Back (1907-1915)

Publisher:  I.&M. Ottenheimer, Baltimore, MD

Introduction to my blog... The Basin from Federal Hill - Baltimore, MD

Updated Introduction:  June 2021 - Recently retired. Finally have time to work on the "fun" things!  These are some of my favorite vintage postcards, all per Baltimore, Maryland.  I grew up in the area and have memories tied up with many of these locations. To me, each postcard is a precious piece of history, in particular, the cards that were actually sent. Where possible, I try to translate the old handwriting and provide the sender/recipient information as well.  You may recognize the name of an old relative or family friend!

ENJOY!

I love this view of "The Basin from Federal Hill". Doesn't it look peaceful? How things have changed! 

Era: Undivided Back (1901-1907)
Publisher:  Raphael Tuck & Sons "BALTIMORE" Series II. No. 2257
"Oilette"