Hello,

I have been a long time visitor to skyscrapercity forum, mostly because I can get Baltimore development information faster here than the Sun :lol:. But really,
this is my first post here, and I decided that I should share some of my architectural pictures with you. I am only 16, and have no formal experience in photography, but the camera I use is a Canon Digital Rebel EOS XT which is my mothers and I still everyday improve my photography skills.

I have taken pictures from as far away as Paris, France and Berlin, Germany but my favorite pictures are from my homeland, Baltimore.

I have a blog that I post my photos on (architectureandtravel.wordpress.com), but I host all my pictures on flickr. http://flickr.com/photos/13766781@N05/

Well, here are my pictures:

Baltimore Architecture (general)
http://architectureandtravel.wordpress.com/2007/12/24/baltimore-architecture-part-one/
http://architectureandtravel.wordpress.com/2007/12/30/baltimore-architecture-part-two/
http://architectureandtravel.wordpress.com/2007/12/30/baltimore-architecture-part-three/

Baltimore Rowhouses
http://architectureandtravel.wordpress.com/2007/12/24/baltimore-rowhouses-part-one/
http://architectureandtravel.wordpress.com/2007/12/24/baltimore-rowhouses-part-two/

Belvedere Hotel (sorry, no shots of the exterior yet)
http://architectureandtravel.wordpress.com/2007/12/24/the-belvedere-hotel-in-baltimore/

Paris Architecture
http://architectureandtravel.wordpress.com/2007/12/24/paris-restaurants-laduree-angelina-brasserie-lipp-la-stella/

Berlin Architecture
http://architectureandtravel.wordpress.com/2007/12/24/berlin-architecture/

Schloss Charlottenburg in Berlin
http://architectureandtravel.wordpress.com/2007/12/25/schloss-charlottenburg-in-berlin/

My architecture in general (the website also contains restaurant reviews and other stuff)
http://architectureandtravel.wordpress.com/category/architecture/

I am taking photographs up and down Howard and Eutaw street in Baltimore next Saturday, so stay posted

^^ Great stuff!! :yes:
And, WELCOME to the Forum!! :yes:
Please feel free to post picture and comments and questions. Glad to have you on board! :)

Agreed. Truly enjoyable ... reminded me that, architecturally, Reservoir Hill is this city's greatest neighborhood.

And accurate captions! Especially 10 Light/BoA being referred to by its original name "Baltimore Trust." Very old school. Love it.

Next time you're in the Belvedere, get some Owl Bar shots, por favor, and maybe some vistas from the 13th Floor.

Speaking of the Belvedere, it is indeed named for "Belvidere" ("beautiful view"), John Eager Howard's estate, but his mansion was a block and a half east of the hotel, just north of where the intersection of Calvert and Eager is today. That block is known as "Belvidere Terrace," which is written in terra cotta on a couple of the facades on the east side of the street.

http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/map_image.pl?data=/home/www/data/gmd/gmd384/g3844/g3844b/pm002540.sid&x=12674&y=2253&res=1&width=622&height=298&lastres=0&jpegLevel=80
This is the Sachse map from 1869 ... within the decade, Calvert was extended north and the mansion was demo'ed.

cool. ^^

Great photos! We need more photographers around here.

The Sachse map is brilliant, I love it. You can get lost in that thing easily, what a treasure. It's amazing how densely developed the city was at that point, it really earned the Mobtown nickname and it's no wonder it was the densest city in the country outside of the NYC area at the dawn of the 20th century. I don't think it would have been too insufferable though, given how close the countryside and city were with no suburban sprawl in-between.

Welcome to the forum!! When I was your age, I had a fascination with Baltimore's buildings, and still do to this day.

Baltimore has some wonderful architecture, which most of the rest of the country does not realize.

Welcome to the forum. I have enjoyed looking at your pictures and am looking forward to seeing more! Are you considering a career in architecture or is it just an interest?

A career in architecture? I seriously considered it when I was younger, but not being a good artist, and surprised by the low pay and years of college, I have decided that I want to go into finance/investment banking. Urban Property Development could work as well.

Cool. I was in a similar situation too; considered archticture and graphic design but was never artistic enough and have ended up in IT!

Agreed. Truly enjoyable ... reminded me that, architecturally, Reservoir Hill is this city's greatest neighborhood.

And accurate captions! Especially 10 Light/BoA being referred to by its original name "Baltimore Trust." Very old school. Love it.

Next time you're in the Belvedere, get some Owl Bar shots, por favor, and maybe some vistas from the 13th Floor.

Speaking of the Belvedere, it is indeed named for "Belvidere" ("beautiful view"), John Eager Howard's estate, but his mansion was a block and a half east of the hotel, just north of where the intersection of Calvert and Eager is today. That block is known as "Belvidere Terrace," which is written in terra cotta on a couple of the facades on the east side of the street.

http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/map_image.pl?data=/home/www/data/gmd/gmd384/g3844/g3844b/pm002540.sid&x=12674&y=2253&res=1&width=622&height=298&lastres=0&jpegLevel=80
This is the Sachse map from 1869 ... within the decade, Calvert was extended north and the mansion was demo'ed.

I would only add that one can actually see the Belvidere estate in many of the early view of Baltimore taken from Federal Hill. Today, it is almost impossible to fathom the intersection of Calvert and Eager was once considered rural in relation to downtown.

http://www.dcestonian.com/baltimore/estate.jpg

^^ Holy smokes! What a set of eyes you have!

Eerik and Jamie,

How would I find a copy of the Sasche map?

I'm quite impressed with the caliber of the images of pre-civil war Baltimore and the map, and I assume they're from your private stock rather than some online source?

Eerik and Jamie,

How would I find a copy of the Sasche map?

I'm quite impressed with the caliber of the images of pre-civil war Baltimore and the map, and I assume they're from your private stock rather than some online source?

Best place to try would be the Maryland Historical Society. If they don't have a reproduction for sale maybe they could tell you where you could buy one.

Best place to try would be the Maryland Historical Society. If they don't have a reproduction for sale maybe they could tell you where you could buy one.

Yep. And they have a huge version in one of their galleries. The Library of Congress has an on-line version (http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/h?ammem/gmd:@field(NUMBER+@band(g3844b+pm002540))), which allows the viewer to zoom in on different segments (that's where I pulled the image of "Belvidere" from). Not as cool as the thing itself, though.

Yep. And they have a huge version in one of their galleries. The Library of Congress has an on-line version (http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/h?ammem/gmd:@field(NUMBER+@band(g3844b+pm002540))), which allows the viewer to zoom in on different segments (that's where I pulled the image of "Belvidere" from). Not as cool as the thing itself, though.

...you can also purchase a hard copy of the E. Sachse, & Co. print from Urban Posters (1712 Thames Street, 410/327-8500, www.urbanposters.com) in Fells Point. It's a fairly large print (maybe 3' x 2') but not that great in terms of color and contrast. If I recall correctly, it runs about $40. I purchased about ten copies six months ago; they were able to modify the color and contrast in the copies I ordered. It was better, but still not as great as the online LOC version. Still, it makes a great decorative piece for an office or den.

Cool blog, nice photos