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Photo Contest – July 20, 2012
We had 35 responses to our “mystery bridge” photo contest. More than half gave the correct response: Chesapeake Bay Bridge in Maryland. Other good tries: Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel (Virgina), the 7-mile Bridge (Florida Keys), Delaware Memorial Bridge (NJ-Delaware).
The $25 gift card goes to Peggy Widmer of Wadsworth, Ohio whose name was randomly selected from the correct responses.
July 20, 2012 Photo Contest - Chesapeake Bay Bridge
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge (commonly known as the Bay Bridge) is a major dual-span bridge which spans the Chesapeake Bay and connects Maryland’s rural eastern shore region with the more urban Western Shore (including Annapolis). The bridge, originally built as a single span, opened in 1952 and, at tha time, was the world’s longest continuous over-water steel structure with a length of 4.3 miles. The parallel span was added in 1973. The bridge is officially named the William Preston Lane, Jr. Memorial Bridge for the governor of Maryland who initiated its construction.
This bridge is a favorite of ours because when we are driving on it, we are usually on our way to sail on the Chesapeake and when we are under it, we are already enjoying ourselves on a cruise ship or sailboat.