Beverly-Triton Beach

Historical narrative

Beverly-Triton Beach was one of Steve’s go-to day-trip destinations during his summers in the early 1960s. Beverly Beach was established in 1925, and in 1942 its owner, Edgar Kalb, acquired neighboring Ford Beach and renamed it Triton Beach. Together, the adjoining beaches became popular summer destinations for visitors from Washington and Baltimore. On summer days, the beaches were alive with activity. Families spread blankets beneath colorful umbrellas while children splashed in the shallow water and waded along the sandy shoreline. Youngsters floated on inner tubes, swimmers cooled off in the Bay, and parents relaxed nearby, enjoying the sunshine and gentle breezes. Protective sea-nettle netting enclosed the swimming area, keeping most stinging Chesapeake Bay jellyfish away and allowing bathers to enjoy the water more safely. When the afternoon sun became too much, Beverly Beach’s arcade offered a break. Inside, the sounds of pinball machines, skee-ball alleys, and ringing game bells mixed with laughter as children and teenagers played for prizes. Nearby concession stands tempted visitors with cold drinks and snacks.

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