Fruitland

“I drove by the Fruitland produce stand on Eastern Boulevard in Essex today and saw that they were going up for auction. I decided to turn around and take some photos of this colorful landmark.” Photographer Kevin Moore Fruitland 2025 Photo Gallery by Kevin Moore Fruitland sketch, Herb Schwartz (Maryland Sketchbook, Baltimore Sun, 1995) Fruitland … Read more

Mae Beck: Matriarch of Back River Neck Peninsula Looks Back on 100 Years

This two-part feature chronicles Mae’s journey from a childhood on the White House Farm in the early 1900s to her husband’s national trap shooting titles, offering a rare, personal glimpse into a bygone era of Eastern Baltimore County. Mae Beck: Matriarch of Back River Neck Peninsula Looks Back on 100 Years By Jackie Nickel (Avenue … Read more

Baumgartner Collection Book #105: Serving Our Country

Serving Our Country features the men and women from our own backyards—streets like Marlyn Avenue, Stemmers Run, and Bowleys Quarters—who answered the call to service. By digitizing these vintage records, we ensure that the personal sacrifices and local milestones of our veterans remain a permanent part of Eastern Baltimore County’s history. Below are some excerpts … Read more