Bel Air
Published on 25. August 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-7385-1689-9 (ISBN)
Description
The town of Bel Air is the hub of Harford County and one of the most vital towns in the state of Maryland. Developed as the county seat in 1780, Bel Air began as an area of about seven blocks by two blocks with a courthouse directly in the center. Today, after tremendous growth, Main Street and the courthouse still lie at the heart of the town. From Bel Air's beginning to its incorporation in 1874 and through the 21st century, growth and change have presented challenges and opportunities for this storybook community.
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Person
Author Bill Bates has gathered photos and stories of Bel Air from area residents, merchants, and professionals with help from the Historical Society of Harford County, the Town of Bel Air, and several other community groups. An active member of the Harford County Chamber of Commerce, Bates owns Harford New Media, Inc., a Bel Air company that develops Web sites for Harford County businesses and organizations.