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Tales of Belair at Bowie

In 1960, Belair at Bowie, one of Maryland's first planned communities, opened to the interested homebuyers. It promised an idyllic suburban lifestyle, but was the community everything that was promised in the sale brochure? Tales of Belair at Bowie presents first-hand memories from original residents of the community mixed with archival clips and photos.

Tales of Belair at Bowie

59m 50s

In 1960, Belair at Bowie, one of Maryland's first planned communities, opened to the interested homebuyers. It promised an idyllic suburban lifestyle, but was the community everything that was promised in the sale brochure? Tales of Belair at Bowie presents first-hand memories from original residents of the community mixed with archival clips and photos.

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