It was an ordinary day. Roaming Water Street in the town of Chestertown, MD. This part of town is known as the Chestertown Historic District and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1970. Chestertown is located on the Chester River on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and was the chief port for tobacco and wheat between 1750 and 1790. In 1910 a devastating fire ravaged much of Chestertown, but most of the 18th-century homes survived the fire. After having lunch at the Fish Whistle, which is located at the edge of the Chester River, Carol and I walked a quarter block to the north and began our self-guided tour of the Georgian style town houses. Today I will feature photographs I took along Water Street while tomorrow will feature photos taken throughout the town with some explanation as to the historical implications that the structure held. If you ever get a chance to visit Chestertown, please do so and examine the buildings I have pictured here. They are certainly more impressive than what a photo can achieve. It was another extraordinary day in the life of an ordinary guy.
Sunday, July 27, 2014
The "A Day In Chestertown, Maryland: Part II" Story
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