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- H. J. Heinz Memorial Statue Dedication, "A Golden Day," at Heinz Main Plant, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 11, 1924 - H.J. Heinz valued a strong relationship between his company and its employees. This resulted in a world-class employee welfare program which included amenities, programs, and policies with consideration for employees' well-being. In 1924, to commemorate the company's 55th anniversary, employees erected a memorial statue as a token of their gratitude for their employer. This is a program from the celebration, called "A Golden Day."
- 1925
- Collections - Artifact
H. J. Heinz Memorial Statue Dedication, "A Golden Day," at Heinz Main Plant, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 11, 1924
H.J. Heinz valued a strong relationship between his company and its employees. This resulted in a world-class employee welfare program which included amenities, programs, and policies with consideration for employees' well-being. In 1924, to commemorate the company's 55th anniversary, employees erected a memorial statue as a token of their gratitude for their employer. This is a program from the celebration, called "A Golden Day."
- Fire Insurance Map of the Mt. Vernon-Woodberry Cotton Duck Co., Baltimore, Maryland, Surveyed March 14, 1902 - Fire insurance maps provided information to insurance companies about potential risks to homes, businesses, and factories. These maps -- with their easily identifiable symbols and color-coding -- depicted structural features, types of construction, and locations of fire hazards. Armed with this information, insurance underwriters could propose reasonable rates and offer protection against possible catastrophic financial loss in the event of a fire.
- March 14, 1902
- Collections - Artifact
Fire Insurance Map of the Mt. Vernon-Woodberry Cotton Duck Co., Baltimore, Maryland, Surveyed March 14, 1902
Fire insurance maps provided information to insurance companies about potential risks to homes, businesses, and factories. These maps -- with their easily identifiable symbols and color-coding -- depicted structural features, types of construction, and locations of fire hazards. Armed with this information, insurance underwriters could propose reasonable rates and offer protection against possible catastrophic financial loss in the event of a fire.
- Fire Insurance Map of the Mt. Vernon-Woodberry Cotton Duck Co., Baltimore, Maryland, Surveyed March 14, 1912 - Fire insurance maps provided information to insurance companies about potential risks to homes, businesses, and factories. These maps -- with their easily identifiable symbols and color-coding -- depicted structural features, types of construction, and locations of fire hazards. Armed with this information, insurance underwriters could propose reasonable rates and offer protection against possible catastrophic financial loss in the event of a fire.
- March 14, 1912
- Collections - Artifact
Fire Insurance Map of the Mt. Vernon-Woodberry Cotton Duck Co., Baltimore, Maryland, Surveyed March 14, 1912
Fire insurance maps provided information to insurance companies about potential risks to homes, businesses, and factories. These maps -- with their easily identifiable symbols and color-coding -- depicted structural features, types of construction, and locations of fire hazards. Armed with this information, insurance underwriters could propose reasonable rates and offer protection against possible catastrophic financial loss in the event of a fire.
- Sales Catalog, Baltimore Bargain House, 1910 - Lithuanian immigrant Jacob Epstein turned his small wholesale store, founded in 1881, into one of the biggest businesses on Baltimore's west side by the turn of the century. Baltimore Bargain House became a hub for Southern Jewish merchants and other local businessmen. His catalogs featured a variety of clothing, personal accessories, fabrics and household goods available to shopkeepers and retailers.
- 1910
- Collections - Artifact
Sales Catalog, Baltimore Bargain House, 1910
Lithuanian immigrant Jacob Epstein turned his small wholesale store, founded in 1881, into one of the biggest businesses on Baltimore's west side by the turn of the century. Baltimore Bargain House became a hub for Southern Jewish merchants and other local businessmen. His catalogs featured a variety of clothing, personal accessories, fabrics and household goods available to shopkeepers and retailers.
- Automatic Switch Company Motor Starter, Used by the First Unitarian Church of Baltimore, circa 1892 -
- circa 1892
- Collections - Artifact
Automatic Switch Company Motor Starter, Used by the First Unitarian Church of Baltimore, circa 1892
- Hallmark "At the Ballpark Series: Cal Ripken Jr." Christmas Ornament, 1998 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1998
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "At the Ballpark Series: Cal Ripken Jr." Christmas Ornament, 1998
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Loch Raven Dam, Baltimore, Maryland, 1940-1945 -
- 1940-1945
- Collections - Artifact
Loch Raven Dam, Baltimore, Maryland, 1940-1945
- Pennant, "Pimlico Preakness, Baltimore, Maryland," 1940-1965 -
- 1940-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "Pimlico Preakness, Baltimore, Maryland," 1940-1965
- "Fred'k Weisner's Lager Beer Brewery, Bel Air Avenue," Baltimore, circa 1870 -
- circa 1870
- Collections - Artifact
"Fred'k Weisner's Lager Beer Brewery, Bel Air Avenue," Baltimore, circa 1870
- Baltimore Automobile Show Program, January 1925 - Auto shows have been around nearly as long as the automobile itself. These events gave carmakers an opportunity to share their latest models with the press and the public. They also gave visitors a chance to research their next new-car purchase. This program is from a 1925 show in Maryland organized by the Baltimore Automobile Trade Association.
- 17 January 1925-24 January 1925
- Collections - Artifact
Baltimore Automobile Show Program, January 1925
Auto shows have been around nearly as long as the automobile itself. These events gave carmakers an opportunity to share their latest models with the press and the public. They also gave visitors a chance to research their next new-car purchase. This program is from a 1925 show in Maryland organized by the Baltimore Automobile Trade Association.