ALCO Visitor Guide 2025 Paperturn - Flipbook - Page 31
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Downtown Cumberland and
the Washington Street Historic
District offer a captivating blend
of historic architecture and
modern charm, with 150 years of
architectural styles represented
across these areas.
UNIQUE
ARCHITECTURAL
STYLES
SELF-GUIDED
WALKING TOUR
Explore at your own pace with the
Downtown Cumberland Historic
Walking Tour, which features
fascinating history and architectural
insights for the downtown, Canal
Place, and Washington Street districts.
ORNATE DETAILS
Discover an array of designs,
from Byzantine Revival
and Romanesque to Art
Deco in downtown, and
Federal, Gothic Revival,
and Queen Anne in the
historic district, offering a
visually diverse streetscape.
Admire intricate stonework,
decorative motifs like lions,
mermaids, and garlands,
and bold design elements
such as fluted pilasters and
illuminated finials, along
with the finely crafted
homes of Cumberland’s
leading citizens.
CREATIVE REUSE
HISTORIC CHARM
Both districts reflect
Cumberland’s prominence
during its industrial and
transportation boom,
featuring buildings and
homes from the late 1800s
and early 1900s.
Many historic structures
have been reimagined,
blending vintage
architecture with modern
purposes like apartments,
arts venues, and vibrant
community spaces.
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