Cumberland in Allegany County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Girritta Park
Photographed by Craig Doda, July 23, 2022
1. Girritta Park Marker
in honor of Nick Giarritta
"Cumberland's Renaissance Man"
on his 80th birthday
The city of Cumberland and its citizens proudly recognize Dr. Nick Giarraita for being a catalyst in preserving the architecture of Downtown Cumberland by refurbishing many buildings for his patronage of the arts as the founder and benefactor of the Cumberland Theatre, and for his care of citizens throughout the tri-state area during his distinguished medical career at Sacred Heart Hospital.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 39° 39.184′ N, 78° 45.731′ W. Marker is in Cumberland, Maryland, in Allegany County. It is on Bedford Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 Bedford St, 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: Cumberland City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Commercial Savings Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); First Federal Court and Postoffice (within shouting distance of this marker); Bell Tower (within shouting distance
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Photographed by Craig Doda, July 23, 2022
2. Girritta Park Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 470 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 16, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 2. submitted on August 17, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
