Category Archives: 1930s

True Detective Stories from the Annals of the Maryland Police

Posted on September 25, 2014 by almosthipguy

28 Articles by Alexander Gifford in the “Baltimore News-Post” and “Baltimore American” from April 13-June 3, 1936 In the spring of 1936, legendary reporter-broadcaster Alexander Gifford selected 28 of the most sensational turn-of-the-century crime stories culled from Baltimore and Maryland … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Fireworks ad, 1936

Posted on July 4, 2014 by atomictv
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Great Baltimore Firecracker Accidents of 1936

Posted on July 3, 2014 by atomictv

“Innocent Bystanders” Tell Of Firecracker Accidents Woman Who Usually Stays In House On Fourth Goes Out And Gets Injured — Tin Can And Bottle “Bombs” Cause Casualties  (The Baltimore Sun, 6/6/1936) Injuries from firecrackers were suffered by persons who were … Continue reading →

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Gayety Burlesk Theatre photos, 1933

Posted on January 31, 2014 by atomictv

Gayety Theatre stage productions 405 East Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland September or October 1933 John Dubas (fl. 1904-1973) 8×10 inch acetate negative Arthur U. Hooper Memorial Collection Baltimore City Life Museum Collection Maryland Historical Society MC9271 .1 MC9271 .6 Click … Continue reading →

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