When the first span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge opened July 30, 1952, it was a watershed moment in Maryland's history.
The construction of the bridge took political courage, creative engineering, people working together, and a determination to overcome pettiness. In this detailed history, journalism professor David W. Guth traces the bridge's history from its planning to its post-construction effects on the region.
From his boyhood memories of the bridge to the details of its construction, the book also tells the story of the people of Maryland--often referred to as "a...
When the first span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge opened July 30, 1952, it was a watershed moment in Maryland's history.
