Photos by Adam Paul

Throughout the searches for the ghostly relics of the city's past, one inevitably stumbles upon locales that seem like they belong to another area, or another time.  The effect upon first discovering these vistas is a little disconcerting at first, particularly when they seem to transcend time.  Contained within these images are some of the most jolting images of Baltimore's still lingering ghosts, ALL OF WHICH were taken WITHIN proper city limits: This view of the Jones Falls North from the "Cedar Avenue" (Wyman Park Drive) Bridge looks like something from the 1850's, with trees as far as the eye can see surrouding the old Mill on Clipper Road.  Perhaps it is best to ignore that the Light Rail line and Jones Falls Expressway are out of view to the left of the frame!  Adam Paul photo. Were it not for the modern touches in the photo, such as the "Speed Humps," this photo of Franklintown could have easily been unchanged since the 1880's.  The small community rises along the hills of the Dead Run Valley, along Franklintown Road on the far Western edge of the City.  Adam Paul photo. It has often been said that the Dickeyville community transcends the passage of time.  The same can be said about Wetherdsville Road, which leads into the area from the East. The road through Leakin Park, now closed to Auto Traffic, presents a turn of the century look to it, particularly with the dense growth!  Adam Paul photo. What appears to be an alley in an outlying area is actually the intersection of Wildwood Lane and Roxbury Place in Mount Washington.  Both of the intersecting streets carry residences along them, and must certainly be among the most inaccessible streets during heavy snowfalls.  Adam Paul photo. The barren grid combined with the unpaved streets can give the feeling of either dust-bowl depression or post-apocalyptic rubble, depending on the individual.  Such is the intersection of Remley Street and Brady Avenue in Fairfield, an example of a very forgotten neighborhood.  Adam Paul photo. Resembling your typical Vermont small town is this view of Dickeyville in West Baltimore.  The small isolated community on the Gwynns Falls looks much as it did centuries ago.  Adam Paul photo. If you're accustomed to crossing this block on a daily basis, it may not seem too unusual, but regardless, there's a strong feel of Brooklyn, New York within the 900 Block of Saint Paul Street, with the front gardens, and stately 3 story dwellings.  Adam Paul photo. Yet another of the bucolic Jones Falls Views can be observed from an old curved bridge just above the 29th Street Bridge.  From this bridge, a curved waterfall once used by a mill still retains a rich flavor. Looking like it did near the turn of the Century is bucolic Deepdene Road in Roland Park, complete with stone retainer wall, and winding path and stream alongside to the left. Less than 3 minutes walking from the proper Center of the city lies the creepy and removed feeling of Bible Alley, reached by walking North on Lovegrove Street from Fayette (just next to a Burger King).  The ominous looking street seems far removed from anything in this decade! Perlman Place, just above North Avenue near Chester, would certainly qualify for a set of a post apocalyptic thriller.  Every house on the street is abandoned, while growth has reclaimed much of the pavement.  The "Believe" banner seems both ironic and creepy. GOT A GOOD VISTA?  LET ME KNOW!