1950 Aerial View

1950 Aerial View of New Bridge with Divided Roadway of Old Lift Bridge at Left

I like this 1950 aerial view of Chesapeake City because it shows where the lift bridge used to cross from Lock Street to George Street. Many old buildings and streets can be seen, including Schaefer’s Restaurant, the Bayard House, the Shipwatch Inn, the old elementary/high school, etc. Notice City Dock (Rees’ Wharf) at far left. That area is now known as Pell Gardens.