For nearly a century, New Yorkers had river steamer service second to none other. When the Washington Irving launched in 1913 it was a splendid steamer, but sadly it sailed without its artist. Read the whole story.
Baltimore has been called “Monument City” and a “Monumental City.” These nicknames describe a place that has monuments for monumental reasons. It is a city of extraordinary architecture. And, it has been the backdrop for some very important history.