Historic Baltimore Archives

A Pittsburgh native, Jon Adler Kaplan says he thoroughly enjoys living in Bolton Hill’s historic Bolton Square community. “We wanted a space that was livable, but not too big,” he says, alluding to his late life partner, Joel Pearson, an architect. (Photo by Vince Lupo)

Opening Doors: Let There Be Light

March 15, 2019 Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief

“We believe less is definitely more,” Jon Kaplan says. “It’s a very open space, and I love the light in here. …That was a big selling point for me.”

Shown here around 1979, Fells Point experienced a renaissance in the '70s due to its preponderance of taverns, curiosity shops and greasy spoons. (File Photo)

Giving Thanks for the Likes of ‘Turkey Joe’ Trabert

January 28, 2019 Michael Olesker

We were a city in need of laughter back then (and now), and those watering hole and restaurant owners down in Fells Point helped bring some of it back.

Roland Park's Tuxedo Pharmacy (Photo by Ethan McLeod, Baltimore Fishbowl)

Roland Park’s Tuxedo Pharmacy to Close After 82 Years — Baltimore Fishbowl

December 28, 2018 Ethan McLeod

Built in 1876, the Hebrew Orphan Asylum in West Baltimore's Mosher community served the Jewish community until 1923. (Photo Wikipedia)

Hebrew Orphan Asylum to be Repurposed As Health Care Facility

December 20, 2018 Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief

The Hebrew Orphan Asylum was built with the donations of Baltimore’s affluent German-Jewish community through the auspices of the Hebrew Benevolent Society of Baltimore.

The cover of Gilbert Sandler's "Jewish Baltimore: A Family Album" features a portrait of L. Manuel Hendler and his family.

Memories and Messages for Gilbert Sandler

December 20, 2018 JMORE Staff

Here are some thoughts, blessings and stories from some of the people in the community whose lives Gilbert Sandler touched.

Arnold Fruman, Gil Sandler, Marvin Pinkert

JMM Executive Director Marvin Pinkert (right) is seen here in 2017 with the late Gilbert Sandler (center) and Arnold Fruman.(Provided Photo)

Gil Sandler Brought Ghosts Back to Life

December 19, 2018 Michael Olesker

He was our municipal tour guide across the generations, whether it was his “Baltimore Glimpses” column in The Sun, or his many columns for other publications, or his broadcasts on WYPR, or his books on Baltimore.

Aerial Image Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory

Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens in Druid Hill Park (Photo by Joel Nadler)

Off the Beaten Path in Baltimore

June 26, 2018 JMORE Staff

See pictures of some of the lesser-known, off-the-beaten-path places in and around Baltimore.

An archival photo of Lombard Street, back when some people called its "Jewtown" or "Corn Beef Row." (File photo)

Lenny’s Deli to Leave Corned Beef Row

April 19, 2017 Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief