Charlestown Maryland Eagle Point Club House Windmill 1915 Real Photo Postcard
The Eagle Point Club in Charlestown, Maryland, likely served as a central amenity or a social hub for a recreational community established on the North East River, a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay, during the early 20th century. Charlestown itself, founded in 1742, developed into a significant port and later a popular location for summer homes and leisure activities, taking advantage of its scenic waterfront setting.
This period saw a rise in resort clubs and planned communities along the Chesapeake Bay, catering to urban dwellers seeking summer retreats. The visible windmill on the property suggests a reliance on self-sufficient utilities for water pumping, a common practice in such semi-rural resort settings before widespread municipal infrastructure became available.
This period saw a rise in resort clubs and planned communities along the Chesapeake Bay, catering to urban dwellers seeking summer retreats. The visible windmill on the property suggests a reliance on self-sufficient utilities for water pumping, a common practice in such semi-rural resort settings before widespread municipal infrastructure became available.
