BOWIE RAILROAD BUILDINGS

BOWIE, MD

Francis Scott Key Bridge The Francis Scott Key Bridge, also known as the Outer Harbor Bridge or simply the Key Bridge, is a Steel Arch-Shaped Continuous Through Truss Bridge spanning the Patapsco River in Baltimore, Maryland.

The bridge was opened in March 1977.  The span is 1,200 feet (366 m) long and carries an estimated 11.5 million vehicles annually.

It is part of the interstate system as I-695, an alternate to I-95.  It has a toll of $4.00.

The photo was taken from the deck of the Carnival Pride.   

At about 1:30am, Monday, March 26, 2024, a cargo ship hit the right center support, causing the three center spans to collapse onto the ship and into the river.        

This is what that support looked like.  Doesn't look like much to hold up such a large bridge.
Francis Scott Key Bridge Credit: Stabbur's Master

Bowie Railroad Buildings are a collection of historic buildings located in Bowie, Maryland. These buildings served as the hub of the once-thriving railroad industry in the area during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The buildings were constructed in 1872, and have since been restored and preserved as a historic site.

The main building in the complex is the Bowie Railroad Station, which was originally a stop on the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad. The station is a two-story brick building with a distinctive clock tower and a covered passenger platform. Inside, the station features a waiting room, ticket office, and baggage room.

Adjacent to the station is the Bowie Tower, a two-story building that housed the railroad signal equipment and operators. The tower is constructed of brick and features a unique octagonal shape.

Other buildings in the complex include a freight house, roundhouse, and a water tower. These buildings were used for storing and servicing trains, as well as providing water for steam locomotives.

Today, the Bowie Railroad Buildings are a popular destination for history buffs and train enthusiasts. The site is operated by the city of Bowie and is open for tours and events throughout the year. The buildings have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1973.

BOWIE RAILROAD BUILDINGS is a Uncategorized or General Museum in BOWIE MD. US MID #8402400107

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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BOWIE RAILROAD BUILDINGS
8614 CHESTNUT AVE
BOWIE
MD
20715

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BOWIE RAILROAD BUILDINGS Information

MID # 8402400107
Name BOWIE RAILROAD BUILDINGS
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 39.007156, -76.778537
CODES FIPS State Code: 24
FIPS County Code: 033
US Census Tract: 800410
US Census Block: 1000