Settled on the banks of the Potomac River; Cumberland has watched time and progress stream through since its days as a fort in the colonial wilderness. Ascending the throne as the "Queen of the Alleghenies;" the town became an essential transportation and industrial hub throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. Serving as the starting point for the National Road; the western terminus of the CO Canal; and an important link along the BO and Western Maryland Railroads; Cumberland attracted dozens of industries that churned out glass; textiles; tires; and even local brews. Prosperity and growth began to reshape the town; and soon distinct neighborhoods found their own identities while maintaining their strong links to Cumberland as a whole. Despite a post-war decline in its industrial sector; Cumberland continues to be a vibrant town of hardworking people who remain proud of their rich heritage and traditions. Selected from a variety of local sources; photographs in Images of America: Cumberland offer unique and memorable views of the people and places that have defined Cumberland over the past 150 years.
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