Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel

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The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, hailed as one of the "Five Wonders of the Modern World," represents a monumental engineering achievement that transformed access between the Eastern Shore and the Virginia mainland. Spearheaded by Lucius J. Kellam Jr., this ambitious project spanned a decade and cost $200 million, featuring a complex of bridges, tunnels, and islands. Its completion in 1964 not only captured global attention but also marked the end of the long-standing ferry service that had been vital for travelers on the New York-to-Florida route.