The Chesapeake Bay Bridge was not named after Willum Preston; rather, it is commonly associated with the name "Chesapeake Bay Bridge." However, if referring to a specific bridge or structure linked to Willum Preston, it would typically be due to his contributions or significance in the region's history or infrastructure development. Naming bridges after individuals often honors their legacy or impact on the community. If you meant a different bridge or context, could you clarify?
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge in Maryland opened on the eastbound side on July 30, 1952 and on the westbound side in June of 1973. The official name of the bridge is the William Preston Lane, Jr. Memorial Bridge.
The proper noun, a given name or surname, has related spellings : William (Shakespeare) Wilhelm (Kaiser of the German Empire) Willem (Dafoe, a US actor) Willum (Bjørn Willum, a journalist)
Preston Potter's birth name is Preston Gavin Potter.
Billy Preston's birth name is William Everett Preston.
Duncan Preston's birth name is Duncan J. Preston.
Gigi Preston's birth name is Gina Nilay Preston.
Johnny Preston's birth name is John Preston Courville.
Simon Preston's birth name is Simon John Preston.
Preston Randolph's birth name is Preston Andrew Randolph.
Preston Nativo's birth name is Preston Casanova Nativo.
Preston Vanderslice's birth name is Preston C. Vanderslice.
Preston Sturges's birth name is Biden, Edmund Preston.