Chesapeake Beach Railway Station
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The Chesapeake Beach railway station is a historic railway station located at Chesapeake Beach, Calvert County, Maryland, United States. It is composed of two one-story, hip-roofed sections; one part was once an open passenger boarding area that was later enclosed for storage. The station was erected in 1898, for the Chesapeake Beach Railway. It is now operated as a railway museum. The Chesapeake Beach Railway Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. The station was originally opened as a stop along the railway when Otto Mears sought to create a resort town at the Chesapeake Bay between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Mears and his business associates established hotels, beaches, casinos and a boardwalk. On June 9, 1900, the first train arrived at the station. However, 35 years later, the Great Depression and the growing popularity of cars led to a decline in business. The last train left the station on April 15, 1935. The station was dedicated as a museum to the Calvert County Board of Commissioners by Gerald and Fred Donovan in 1979. The Calvert County Historical Society is responsible for maintaining the building and its exhibits. The museum features artifacts, exhibits and programs commemorating the Chesapeake Beach Railway and local history. Chesapeake Beach Railway Station, Calvert County, including photo from 2000, at Maryland Historical Trust United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service: National Register of Historic Places -- Nomination Form
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When was Chesapeake Beach Railway Station listed on the National Register?
Chesapeake Beach Railway Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 10, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Chesapeake Beach Railway Station?
Chesapeake Beach Railway Station is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Chesapeake Beach Railway Station?
The period of significance for Chesapeake Beach Railway Station is recorded as the industrial era.
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