💧 Bay Shore Beach

United States · Americas · 37.05°N, 76.29°W

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Bay Shore Beach was a beach that existed adjacent to Buckroe Beach in Hampton, Virginia in the 20th century. It was founded in 1898 by several African-American businessmen. The beach was one of the most popular resort and vacation destinations in the Mid-Atlantic region for African-Americans. In addition to standard beach activities, hotels, and restaurants, Bay Shore also had an amusement park. The beach was in its prime of popularity from 1898 until 1933 when a Hurricane devastated the coast. Both "sides" of the beach, were respectively rebuilt, however, Bay Shore may not have been built back to its former heights, although it continued to remain popular.

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CountryUnited States
Continent / regionAmericas
Coordinates (approx.)37.05°N, 76.29°W · view on map

Bay Shore Beach is located in United States, in Americas.

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