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Early Transformation The forty-five years between 1895 and 1940 brought about the most change in the history of downtown Cumberland.  Some would debate this saying that the urban renewal of the 1960s or creation of the mall in the 1970s was a much larger transformation. The major buildings of Baltimore Street and most of thoseRead more

This image taken from video depicts Cumberland’s downtown mall once the space is renovated. The designer of the Baltimore Street Redevelopment Project unveiled the look of the future mall in a video. CUMBERLAND — The designer for the downtown mall said Tuesday morning the streetscape will be transformed into a “fun and inviting space.” WilliamRead more

While city leaders continue to express optimism about the proposed Baltimore Street Redevelopment Project, Cumberland Mayor Ray Morriss is suggesting that we may need to curb our enthusiasm somewhat. The $9.5 million project, which includes major infrastructure upgrades and a reopening to vehicular traffic, is tentatively scheduled for a groundbreaking ceremony in late summer. AppearingRead more

Renderings for the redesigned Baltimore Street mall were debuted to the public Tuesday morning during a virtual event that featured both live and pre-taped portions and was streamed on the city website, as well as on the newly-launched website for the city center. The event featured color drawings, prepared by William Cochran Studios of Frederick,Read more