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Cumberland: A Hometown History |
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The 10th volume in the
Allegany High School Oral History
Project takes a look at the
Queen
City. It’s a wonderful
view of the city’s history, commerce
and culture. This book touches on
all those places many people grew up
with. Businesses, churches, parks
and playgrounds; favorite
restaurants and neighborhood stores;
schools and hospitals – many are
featured in the articles written by
this year’s staff of talented
students. Don’t miss this one!! 188
pages. $17.95
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Railroading Around Cumberland |
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By
Patrick H. Stakem. This book spans
more than 159 years and is centered
on the city of
Cumberland.
Since settlers started moving west,
Cumberland
was a transportation hub. Roads and
rail lines stretch in all
directions, accessing areas of
industry, agriculture and natural
resources. This book chronicles the
railroads, regional short-lines and
trolley systems that made this area
the railroad center it became. 127
pp, $19.99 |
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A Photographic History of
Cumberland,
Maryland featuring South
Cumberland |
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By Dan Whetzel.
Filled with rarely-seen pictures of
Wineow St,
Thomas St,
Virginia
Avenue, this is one of the most
outstanding local books we’ve seen.
Old railroad scenes, opening of
Fort
Hill
High School,
ice skating at Candoc. Plus many
more Downtown
Cumberland. A
“must have” for anyone. 140 pages,
$23.95.
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Allegany High School
Oral History Project |
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These titles are the product of an
11th-12th grade history seminar
class at Allegany High School. Each
year a subject is picked. Students
conduct interviews with local people
who have knowledge of the subject
and then do additional research for
background. All articles are written
by the students. They also collect
pictures, do the layout and oversee
production with the help of faculty
advisors. The project began in 1999
with its first volume; "Lonaconing
Silk Mill, 1907-1957", followed by
volume 2; "Reflections of the Silver
Screen - A History of Allegany
County Movie Theatres" published in
2000; volume 3; "Surviving the Great
Depression - Allegany County during
the 1930's" published in 2001; and
volume 4; "Allegany County Veterans
of World War II" published in 2002.
These first four volumes are no
longer available.
The current volumes available are
volume 5, "Work and Wait - The Home
Front Years 1941-1945", $15.00,
published in 2003; volume 6, "Prime
Time: A History of Allegany County
During the 1950's", $18.95, released
May 19th, 2004; volume 7, "Welcome
Home! A History of the Vietnam War",
$25.00, published May 2005; volume
8, “Allegany: Portrait of an
American
High School”,
$21.95, published in 2006, and
volume 9, “Echoes of an Era: A
History of Industry in
Allegany
County”,
$17.95 published in 2007.
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Cumberland
- Images of America |
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A new pictorial history of "The
Queen City". Over 200 pictures, 128
pages. Released in October 2003 and
authored by local resident Amanda
Paul, this book highlights the last
150 years of Cumberland history.
Great pictures of neighborhoods,
people at work and play, floods and
other disasters. A great addition to
your local collection. $19.99
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Canawlers |
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By
James Rada, Jr. A fascinating story
of a C&O Canal boat family's life
set against the turbulence of the
Civil War. In 1862, the Fitgerald
family must continue to earn its
livelihood while dealing with both
warring armies, raiders and the
Underground Railroad. Well written
and absorbing, you'll enjoy this fun
and fascinating novel. $17.95
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Heritage Press
Allegany County, MD |
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The Heritage Press was a
preservation-oriented newspaper
published in the early 1970's. This
oversized (11x16) paperback is a
collection of articles and pictures
of local historical sites, efforts
to preserve them and reports of both
successes and losses. Lots of great
pictures, drawings, maps. $19.95 |
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Glass of Cumberland,
MD Area |
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By
Dale L. Murschell This is the most
complete book ever published on the
glass industry in this area. It
includes articles on techniques and
design, locator maps of factory
sites, lists of companies and their
histories and selected glass
workers. Ths volume includes
examples of work done by each
company listed. It also includes
many color pictures of novelties
such as glass canes, gavels, rods
and chains as well as stemware,
dishes and other glass items. This
is a must for any glass collector or
historian. $35.95.
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Work and Wait
Allegany High School |
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Published by Allegany High School
Oral History Project (please refer
to information under that title)
Volume 5 in the series $15.00 |
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Discovering the C&O
Canal |
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Author Mark D. Sabatke, published
2003, Beautiful mile-by-mile photo
tour of C&O Canal and adjacent
Potomac River areas. 176 pp, color.
Includes photos of boat ramps,
fishing spots, flora and fauna,
other tourist-related activities off
the Canal. $27.00 |
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C&P RR Revisited |
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By
Patrick Stakem. In-depth coverage of
old C&P RR. 128pp. B&W photos,
charts, tables, maps, engines and
other equipment. $19.95 |
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C&O Companion |
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Author Mike High, updated edition
published 2003, $17.95 |
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Land of the Living -
Memorial Edition |
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2nd edition - includes color photos
of author John Mash and his family.
895 pp., photos, maps and drawings.
The ONLY book about the Green Ridge
Forest area and eastern Allegany
County. From the earliest land
grants to 1950's. Family cemeteries,
youth camps, land schemes are all a
part of this fascinating local
history title. $45.00
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October Mourning: A Novel of the
1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic |
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By James Rada Jr. -
Devastating illness strikes
worldwide as WWI ends. In
Cumberland, Dr. Alan Keener, a young
doctor fresh from medical school
fights to help the stricken. $15.95 |
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Incredible, Strange, Unusual...
Cumberland & Allegany County MD. |
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By
Harold Scott Sr. - Customs, legends,
people, tales and events. 16
wonderful folk tales and stories
about our area. $16.95
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Wings Over Cumberland |
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By
Bob Poling and Bill Armstrong. Over
400 photos, 305 pp. From early
barnstormers to current days - a
great history of aviation in the
Cumberland area. Includes "Whiskey
flights", Mexico Farms, Wright
Brothers, Army Air Corps, flying
clubs, sports car races and lots
more. 2002 $29.95 |
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Historic Oldtown, MD |
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Historic Oldtown, MD by Irvin G.
Allen $12.00 |
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Prime Time |
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Prime
Time: A History of
Allegany County During the 1950's.
Volume six in the Allegany High
School Oral History Project (please
go to listing by that name for more
information on project. Released May
19, 2004, $18.95.
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Between Rail and
River |
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By James Rada, Jr. The sequel to the
popular "Canawlers", Mr. Rada once
again weaves historical information
into an entertaining and suspenseful
story of the continuing hardships of
the Fitzgeralds, a family of canal
boatmen. In the winter of 1862-1863,
the Civil War grinds on and the
family faces economic problems as
well as the conflicts of war on the
canal. You'll enjoy the portrayal of
life on the canal. $17.95
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The Rain Man |
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Author - James Rada, Jr. $14.95 St.
Patrick's Day 1936 - The rains came
and so did the murder. Seageant Jake
Fairgreave of the Cumberland Police
Dept. is called out to investigate.
As he tracks the killer through
town, the flood waters rise in the
streets of Cumberland. Concerned for
his family, but driven by his
responsibilities, Jake searches for
the motive and the man he stalks. A
real thriller!!
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The C&O Canal: From Great National
Project to National Historical Park |
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By
Dorothy Camagna
Superb
color photography and narrative
present a compelling account of the
canal’s mission, structures and
unique way of life. This book
brilliantly illustrates the canal in
all seasons. 132 pages.
$32.95
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Firefighting in Allegany County
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By
Warren Jenkins
This book pays tribute to the local
fire services and the people
dedicated to them. Tremendous action
shots of fires since the early
1900’s. Pictures of every company in
the County and their equipment. 128
pages. $19.99
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A
Photographic History of Downtown
Cumberland, Maryland
Featuring Baltimore Street,
1895-2005 |
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By Dan
Whetzel
The most comprehensive look
at Downtown Cumberland from its
development as the “Heart of
Allegany County”.
Over 200 photos and
well-written text shows the heydays
of the
1930’s to 1950’s, the transition of
the 1980’s and 1990’s and the
rebirth of the present. 128 pages.
$21.95 |
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Allegany County: Postcard History |
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By
Albert Feldstein
Allegany County was established in
1789 and is one of America’s
historic transportation and
industrial centers. Pictures were
selected from the author’s extensive
postcard collection. The book
features Allegany’s towns,
downtowns, residential area,
industries, churches, schools,
hospitals, floods, parades, railroad
stations, coal mining, historic and
natural landmarks and much more.
130pp. $19.99 |
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Garrett County: Postcard History |
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By
Albert Feldstein
Maryland’s western-most county
and the last Maryland county created
in 1872, Garrett County is portrayed
in over 200 images from the author’s
personal collection. Included are
the county’s many historic and
natural landmarks, rustic scenes,
the Deep Creek Lake area, and varied
sites along the historic National
Road. A comprehensive, informative
and entertaining portray of the
county’s history and heritage.
130pp. $19.99 |
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Mount
Savage: Images of America |
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By
Amanda Paul
Beginning as a small farming
settlement, Mount Savage became
known for its industry and
transportation, producing the first
iron rails and high-quality bricks.
The town was a cultural melting pot
attracting English businessmen and
Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Italian, and
German workers. This book portrays
the diverse cultural and ethnic
heritage that exists today. 128pp.
$19.99 |
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Allegany: Portrait of an American
High School |
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Released in 2006 as
the 8th book in the
Allegany High School Publication
Series. A comprehensive portrait
of the school from its earliest days
until 2006. Full of pictures,
mementos, remembrances from every
aspect of life at Allegany. 200
pp. $21.95 |
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Echoes of An Era: A History of
Industry in Allegany County |
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Released
in 2007 as the 9th book
in the Allegany High School
Publication Series. Probably the
most comprehensive overview of local
industry ever published. Includes
railroads, mining, brewing,
glass-making, bottling,
manufacturing, tourism,
Kelly-Springfield, Celanese,
newspapers, unions and union
activity. 164 pp. $17.95 |
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Trailbook 2007 |
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– An
annual publication – a guide to the
Great Allegheny Passage and C&O
Canal Towpath Bike/Hike from
Pittsburgh to Washington D.C.
Includes a vinyl trail map. Prices
and size vary by year. |
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Frostburg: Images of America |
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By Tom
Robertson. A fascinating overview
of the history, heritage and
progress of this mountain city in
Western Maryland. From its early
days as a mining and commercial area
to its recent expansion of Frostburg
State University as an academic,
research and cultural center.
130pp. $19.99 |
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Buttons of the Cause Poster |
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By
Albert Feldstein. Over 1500 now
sold. The "original" "Buttons of
the Cause" poster - as seen on
exhibit and for sale in the
Smithsonian's Museum of American
History gift shop since 2005.
36" x 24”. $5.00 |
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