North Beach in Calvert County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Bay Bridge
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 30, 2019
1. The Bay Bridge Marker
Look to the north on a clear day and you can catch a glimpse of the William Preston Lane, Jr. Memorial Bridge, commonly referred to as the Bay Bridge. Spanning the Chesapeake Bay between Sandy Point and Stevensville, the bridge stretches more than 4 miles above water. Construction started on the eastbound span in 1949. After 25 years, the west bound span was completed in June of 1973. The total cost was $193 million. The opening of the Bay Bridge signaled the decline of the western shore beach communities as vacationers took advantage of easier access to the Atlantic Ocean.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1973.
Location. 38° 42.399′ N, 76° 31.79′ W. Marker is in North Beach, Maryland, in Calvert County. Marker can be reached from Bay Avenue just south of 5th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9123 Atlantic Avenue, North Beach MD 20714, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lt Brendan Looney (within shouting distance of this marker); North Beach Pier (within shouting distance
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 30, 2019
2. The Bay Bridge Marker
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Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 30, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
