Baltimore history

Its history is a microcosm of that of the USA's eastern seaboard. Named after the second Lord Baltimore, George Calvert, the city was founded in 1729. Grist mills prospered on the rivers flowing into the Bay, ensuring that industry and shipping were soon established.

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