Cumberland in Allegany County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

On This Site Stood Metro Clothes

Photographed By Bradley Owen, May 30, 2021

1. On This Site Stood Metro Clothes Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Owned and managed by Joseph Feldstein, Metro Clothes was established in 1932 and originally located across the street. The business relocated to this site after the 1936 flood. Metro Clothes was a leading outfitter in men’s and boys’ clothing and uniforms for over fifty years until its closing in 1984. The Metro Clothes building was razed in 1990.

Erected 1991 by members of the Joseph Feldstein family, in August.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.

Location. 39° 39.063′ N, 78° 45.793′ W. Marker is in Cumberland, Maryland, in Allegany County. Marker is at the intersection of South Mechanic Street and Baltimore Street, on the left when traveling north on South Mechanic Street. It is in the parklet (very small park) on the southwest corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19 Baltimore St, Cumberland MD 21502, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Heritage Park (a few steps from this marker); The Narrows (within shouting distance of this marker); Plan Of The Fort

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Baltimore Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Cumberland (within shouting distance of this marker); Light The Steeples (within shouting distance of this marker); Crossroads of America Mural (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Military Hospital (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cumberland.

Metro Clothes Marker on Planter in Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 27, 2012

2. Metro Clothes Marker on Planter in Park

Building At 12 South Mechanic Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, May 30, 2021

3. Building At 12 South Mechanic Street

Not certain if this is the original building, but it was the only older looking one "across the street" from the marker. (See editor want list).

Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2012, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 652 times since then and 36 times this year. Last updated on July 2, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1. submitted on May 30, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 2. submitted on August 12, 2012, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on May 30, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.