It’s no secret that the Old Line State is filled with history. If you need proof, just take a look at the following then and now images. They prove just how much has changed, and what remains the same.
- THEN: Baltimore’s iconic Lexington Market, 1903.
Wikimedia Commons / Library of Congress
- NOW: This historic market is still a go-to spot, but these days, it’s more modernized.
Flickr / jpellgen
- THEN: Main Street in Darlington, 1950s.
Flickr / Ghpierson
- NOW: This town still retains charm with its homes that line the streets.
Wikimedia Commons / Ghpierson
- THEN: McKeldin Library at the University of Maryland being constructed in 1957.
Flickr / Digital Collections at the University of Maryland
- NOW: Today, the library is a beautiful focal point on campus.
Wikimedia Commons / Bgervais
- THEN: Hagerstown Public Square, 1900.
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- NOW: Downtown Hagerstown remains a bustling spot during events, including the pictured Mummer’s Parade.
Facebook / City of Hagerstown - Municipal
- THEN: Downtown Annapolis, 1936.
Flickr / army.arch
- NOW: This town still retains its historic features and shops, although prices have most definitely gone up since 1936.
Flickr / BeyondDC
- THEN: Main Street, Sharpsburg, 1862
Wikimedia Commons / Alexander Gardner
- NOW: Sharpsburg sure has come a long way. Main Street is unrecognizable.
Wikimedia Commons / Famartin
- THEN: Burnside Bridge at Antietam Battlefield in 1862.
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- NOW: The bridge has gone through restoration to keep it structurally sound, but doesn’t appear too much different than it did over a century ago.
Wikimedia Commons / Stephen Kellam
- THEN: Frederick, 1936.
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- NOW: Many older homes remain around downtown Frederick, as a reminder of its rich history.
Flickr / Doug Kerr
- THEN: The carousel at Glen Echo Park, 1939.
David Myers / Library of Congress LC-USF33-015640
- This carousel has been a staple at Glen Echo Park for decades. Nothing has changed, and that’s what makes it so special.
Flickr / Ryan Bowley
For even more historic images of Maryland, click here!
Wikimedia Commons / Library of Congress
Flickr / jpellgen
Flickr / Ghpierson
Wikimedia Commons / Ghpierson
Flickr / Digital Collections at the University of Maryland
Wikimedia Commons / Bgervais
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Facebook / City of Hagerstown - Municipal
Flickr / army.arch
Flickr / BeyondDC
Wikimedia Commons / Alexander Gardner
Wikimedia Commons / Famartin
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Wikimedia Commons / Stephen Kellam
Flickr / Doug Kerr
David Myers / Library of Congress LC-USF33-015640
Flickr / Ryan Bowley
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