In the 1960s a new suburban Maryland community had its beginnings when a builder named William J. Levitt came to town. He purchased the Woodward Estate (Belair Mansion) and the many surrounding acres, beginning construction of a new town that would be known as Belair at Bowie. The houses came with then-modern amenities, including the…
Category: Artifacts
Mystery Artifact
This artifact is interesting and we have a had a few guesses including a cane topper and a part of a small mirror. (Photo Credit: Kelly Palich) This artifact is made of carved bone, and fused together with an iron bar inside. It appears to have an area where a mirror could have rested. It…