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

Baltimore Gas and Electric Company Building

Here is another "corner" building, the Lexington Street Building, more commonly known as the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company Building. This office building was built in 1916 and is listed as one of Maryland's National Register properties. In 2006, it was purchased and refitted for luxury apartments.
Check out the streetcars!

Lexington Street Bldg., Lexington and Libery Streets

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Era: White Border Era (1915-1930)
Publisher: I.&M. Ottenheimer, Baltimore, MD



Dear friend Nola Parker Just a word or two let you know that we have not forgotten you as we are in Baltimore from Pa "ol ma", Harry

Recipient and Address: Mrs. Elno Parker, Kempton, Illinois, Bx 18
Postmark(s): Mailed from Baltimore, MD Sep 8 1929
Cancelled George Washington 2 cent stamp

Baltimore Post Office - Fayette and Lexington Streets

This stately Italian Renaissance building, completed in 1889, was the "old" Baltimore Post Office. The nine-towered bulding was razed in 1930. According to The Historical Marker Database, "during the Great Fire of 1904, postal employees withstood immense heat to save the building by dousing its windows with buckets of water."



Era: Divided Back (1907-1915)
Publisher: I.&M. Ottenheimer, Baltimore, MD

Rennert Hotel, Baltimore, MD

Designed by architect E.F. Baldwin, the famous Rennert hotel was frequented by Baltimore and Washington D.C.'s elite, such as H.L. Mencken. The restaurant featured a raw oyster bar and numerous local delicasies such as Maryland beaten biscuits. The establishment struggled through Prohibition, but never fully recovered. It was demolished in 1941.

Era: Divided Back (1907-1914)
Publisher: I.&M. Ottenheimer, Baltimore, MD #235
Printed in U.S. A-14562

Conservatory at Rose Gardens, Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, MD

Opened in 1888, the beautiful Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanical Gardens celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2013. This is the 2nd oldest glass conservatory in the country.



Era: Linen (1930-1945)
Publisher: I.&M. Ottenheimer, Baltimore, MD
Printing: "C.T. Art-Colortone" Curteich in Chicago, IL
Card No 3A-H196



Hello Eva, How is everybody we'll be home soon have had a good rest & a nice time B Johnston

Recipient and Address: Mrs. Alfred Brew, Thurston Place, Barre, CT Postmark(s): Mailed from Baltimore, MD Sep 25 1939
Cancelled George Washington penny stamp.

The Church Home and Infirmary of the City of Baltimore, MD

This beautiful building housed The Church Home and Infirmary of the City of Baltimore, which was the forerunner of Church Home and Hospital. Founded in 1857, it was a joint operation of a hospital for the poor and a place of residence for elderly women. It was affiliated with the Episcopal Church.



Era: Linen (1930-1945)
Publisher: I.&M. Ottenheimer, Baltimore, MD
Printing: "C.T. Art-Colortone" Curteich in Chicago, IL
Card No. 6A-H740