Cumberland in Allegany County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
604 Washington Street
George F. Sansbury
Architect
C. 1903
National Register
Historic Places
Washington Street
Historic District
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 39° 39.119′ N, 78° 46.604′ W. Marker is in Cumberland, Maryland, in Allegany County. It is on Washington Street west of Brooke Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 604 Washington Street, Cumberland MD 21502, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Baltimore Metro Region and in Western Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 606 Washington Street (here, next to this marker); 602 Washington Street (a few steps from this marker); 610 Washington Street (a few steps from this marker); 600 Washington Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Sloan House (within shouting distance of this marker); 601 Washington Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 611 Washington Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 615 Washington Street (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cumberland.
Regarding 604 Washington Street. Examples of Sansbury's work can be located throughout the city of Cumberland, especially on Columbia and Shriver Avenues, as well as on Washington Street. A native of the city, his work ran from the mid-1800s through the early 1900s.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 491 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 21, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

