You make the case that Annapolis, the state capital, long held political sway over Baltimore. Retracing the path by which we got here now seems even more vital than when I began. Of course, I could not have foreseen the death of Freddie Gray or the turmoil that would follow it. The Archives are essential for understanding the city’s political past, but only a few authors have relied on these records. One vital research source also became more accessible when the Baltimore City Archives relocated and reorganized in 2010. The second edition of urban geographer Sherry Olson’s book, Baltimore: The Building of an American City, appeared 20 years ago, and it concentrates on the physical development of Baltimore, not its political history. And it has been a long time since anyone told the city’s story. Like many Baltimoreans, I was curious about the city’s many curiosities.
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