Bay Shore Beach, Historical African-American beach resort in Hampton, Virginia.
The coastal area featured a 70-room three-story resort building, equipped with a restaurant, bath house, and wooden boardwalk along the shore.
Frank D. Banks, a Hampton Institute bookkeeper, established Bay Shore Hotel Corporation in 1897 to create a beach area for Black citizens and students.
The dance hall at Bay Shore Beach hosted performances by prominent musicians including Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, and Louis Armstrong.
Between 1898 and 1933, visitors from New York and Richmond reached the resort via regular rail service to enjoy swimming and entertainment facilities.
The resort maintained its status as a primary Mid-Atlantic vacation spot for African-Americans until a devastating hurricane struck in 1933.
Location: Virginia
GPS coordinates: 37.05470,-76.28580
Latest update: April 3, 2025 19:40
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