Baltimore Then and Now [Hardcover]

Alexander D. Mitchell IV (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2002

Baltimore may be world-famous for its crab cakes, Johns Hopkins University, and the Orioles baseball team, but there’s much more to this Chesapeake Bay city. With lots of unique architecture, sprawling city parks, lively harbor, and colorful neighborhoods like Little Italy and Greektown. Photographs showcase some of the city’s best-loved landmarks, including Druid Hill Park, the Baltimore Zoo, Pratt House, and the Patterson Park Pagoda. Baltimore secured its place in American history when Francis Scott Key wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner” about the bombardment of Fort McHenry. More than a hundred years later, the fort itself is still one of the city’s favorite landmarks. Pier 4 in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor offers a visual depiction of the city’s evolution. It began its life as Dugan’s Wharf and later became the Merchant & Miners Co. Pier in 1910. Now, Pier 4 is the National Aquarium, home to more than 10,000 animals and a tropical rainforest exhibit. Baltimore has its share of impressive architecture, including the beloved Bromo-Seltzer Tower. Compare its early 20th century profile—complete with a 51-foot revolving replica of the blue Bromo-Seltzer bottle—to its modern incarnation.

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About the Author

Alexander D. Mitchell, IV, is a writer and photographer specializing primarily in railroad and transportation issues and history. His articles and photos have appeared in numerous magazines and newspapers over the years. He is also the author of Washington DC Then and Now (1-57145-191-9). Born and raised in Selingsgrove, PA, he now resides in Baltimore.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Thunder Bay Press (May 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1571456880
• ISBN-13: 978-1571456885
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 10 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great coffee table book, January 11, 2008

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R. Resnick "happyreaderbec" (Lititz, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Baltimore Then and Now (Hardcover)

This is a neat idea for a book: putting "then" and "now" photographs side-by-side. Though the book is at times mildly depressing when you see how alive and grand city spots once were as compared to how they look now, this is not a fault of the author, but our upkeep of cities, of course. The author does an excellent job of capturing the exact same angle of the older photograph, so you can really compare streets and buildings and other landmarks.

We purchased this book as a gift for friends who are soon moving away from Baltimore, their recent home. It was well received.

I have seen other versions of this book, with other cities highlighted. The New York and Philadelphia books look equally engaging, among others.

I would recommend this product for history buffs, as a coffee table general interest book, or for Baltimoreans.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, August 30, 2010

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RNP "RNP" (Baltimore, MD) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Baltimore Then and Now (Hardcover)

I bought this book to place on our coffee table and I must say that I am VERY pleased! I love the books layout. The "then" and "now" photos are side by side so the pictures are easy to compare and analyze. The descriptions/history blurbs are detailed yet minimal so that you don't lose interest! I would recommend this book to anyone that may be interested in the History of Baltimore!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, November 27, 2009

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Da Cat - See all my reviews

This review is from: Baltimore Then and Now (Hardcover)

I bought this book actually from another website (lol dont know if I can mention it here) and I love it. A must-have addition to your collection I might say. Great photographs comparing an old Baltimore with Baltimore the way it is now. Makes you really want to visit it, which Im planning to do in the near future.