Gordon-Roberts House - Washington Street Historic District - Cumberland, Maryland
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 39° 39.075 W 078° 46.168
17S E 691371 N 4391428
Historic house now a museum in the Washington Street Historic District in Cumberland, Maryland
Waymark Code: WMJDN4
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 11/04/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member silverquill
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The Gordon-Roberts House also known as the History House was built in 1867 for Josiah Gordon, a prominent Cumberland attorney. The three story brick house is in a Second Empire style. The house has a mansard with gable dormers.

Following the death of Mr. Gordon the house was purchased by the W. Milnor Roberts II family, who lived in the house for more than 60 years. Mr. Roberts was an engineer and businessman.

The house was purchased by the Allegany County Historical Society in 1954 from the Roberts estate. It is operated as a house museum and open for public tours.
Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Washington Street Historic District

Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link]

Address:
218 Washington Street Cumberland, Maryland

How did you determine the building to be a contributing structure?: Narrative found on the internet (Link provided below)

Optional link to narrative or database: [Web Link]

NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): Not listed
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