A&E History, Oakland, MD
Oakland, MD has a rich history of the visual, written and performing arts going back over a century ago when the B&O Railroad transported city dwellers to the mountain top retreat.
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Clean Soul - Calming by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (
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Investigations by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (
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Midsummer Sky by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (
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Heartwarming by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (
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US 219 Ground Breaking Garrett County Maryland
On Saturday, October 13, 2018 Governor Larry Hogan's administration announced the long-awaited US 219 realignment construction project in Garrett County. The new roadway alignment benefits businesses and residents, opens up the Appalachian region for economic development and enhanced safety.
Oakland, MD: A Great Small Town
Oakland is located in the panhandle of Maryland very close to Deep Creek Lake, Maryland. Come visit our Great Small Town!
Off A Travelin: Oakland B&O Museum
A trip to Oakland, MD to visit the Oakland B&O Museum, housed in the original B&O Station built in 1884. The station was the vision of John W. Garrett, President of the B&O Railroad and namesake of the county the station is locate in. The museum includes a small but interesting display relating to the B&O and its importance to the region.
For more information on the station, please visit the museum's website:
B&O Station-Oakland MD (with Garrett County MD scenes) (1980s & 90s)
I recently, for the heck of it, checked out the Google street view of this classic station-and discovered it converted from station to tourist trap! Well, here it is...still a station! The Amtrak Cincinattian ran here until 1981.
Of course, CSX now operates the route, and I assume, also owns the station. If anyone has more info please comment.
We see the station during fair weather and in the dead of winter. Also featured are Oakland and Garrett County MD winter scenes-a really fantastic Maryland county to visit!!
The fair weather video was shot on May 12 1986 in VHS and and the winter scenes were shot on January 2 1996 in 8mm.
Have a look!
Allegany County Maryland - Series 0ne - preview
1800's through 1999 pictorial, mostly consisting of Buildings, Landscape, Lifestyles and Transportation of Allegany County Maryland
Local EMS crews to help out it Garrett County
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Garrett County, MD 1950's School Bus picks up and drops off
Driving through Garrett County Maryland on this fall day
Just hanging out
Oakland VFD 2015 Year in Review
Oakland MD. VFD 2015 Year in Review.
The National Guard in Oakland MD for Frankenstorm
National Guard Hummers were in Oakland MD
Friendsville MD, Garrett County Commissioners Meeting
On April 6, 2015 the Garrett County Commissioners held their first meeting ever in Friendsville. Elliott Perfetti gave a presentation on the economic impact of fracking. This video also includes part of an interview with Garrett County Commission Chairman Paul Edwards.
The Boys Go To Deep Creek
A Great Labor Day Weekend At Deep Creek
Cecil TV | Miss Maryland Agriculture on 30@6 | September 25, 2017
Mackenzie Underwood, Miss Maryland Agriculture 2017
Frack Maryland? Mark Stutzman, Garrett County Business owner speaks out - #dontfrackMD
Fracking debate in Garrett County has brought out many residents to support a 3 year moratorium in Maryland.
engagemmd.org
facebook.com/engagemountainmaryland
twitter.com/Engage_mtn_MD
#dontfrackMD
#iamengagemountainmaryland
Garrett County News - Maryland DNR Secretary Griffin Responds to Concerned Deep Creek Lake Citizens
Garrett County News.com was at the public meeting hosted by the Garrett County Commissioners, featuring Department of Natural Resource, Secretary John Griffin, and other state officials.
In this clip, Secretary Griffin responds to concerned citizens of Deep Creek Lake. Moments before this clip, citizens of Garrett County had an opportunity to express their concerns on the state of Deep Creek Lake. This is Griffin's response.
Part 4 of 4 - 11/14/12
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10071438$235,0008300 River RoadRowlesburgWV26425A unique property - 84.03 acres adjoins historic B&O Flower Garden scenic overlook, has 6,580' Cheat River white water frontage, 5,960' of Route 72 frontage, large caves created by a limestone mining operation in years past, timber last cut in the early 1970's, a lovely stream (Buckhorn Run) & sites suitable for building. Seller will convey all owned sub-surface rights. No zoning. Surveyed. Views are amazing. $235,000. MLS# 10071438
Day Odyssey Series: National Pike: Keysers Ridge MD to Hendrysburg OH
Here it is! The next part of the National Pike! The Pike in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and even a bit of eastern Ohio! And I just know you've been waiting for it!
Most of the Pike is now US 40, but we take as many portions of the old pike as physically possible. Interesting how much of the original road was paved in brick!
We begin where we left off on the Pike: Keysers Ridge MD, then continue west from there into the wilds of western Pennsylvania, the West Virginia panhandle, and into Ohio. All the usual history-and a few items of interest as well! We'll visit the grave of General Braddock, who was mortally wounded at Fort Duquesne near Pittsburgh in 1755, then buried beneath the road he built (with eulogy delivered by a 23-yr old George Washington). We'll also see some historic toll houses, S-bridges, and...Madonna (NOT the one you think).
And, again, examples of localities that got lapped off the 1930s realignment and didn't fare so well, along with towns kept on the reroute, though a few of them could also stand some renewal. As jobs dried up and businesses closed, even some of those towns fell into (at least some) disrepair.
And, of course, gotta throw a train station into the mix: we have a look at the historic B&O RR station in Washington PA.
Great scenery along much of the road! In fact, we pass through Scenery Hill PA, though I'm not sure of the origin of the name. And-as far as names go-we'll see a place that sounds like frogs live there, and the birthplace of someone whose name sounds like a frog.
Come join us again! You're always welcome to ride along!
Related videos:
National Pike: Baltimore to Keysers Ridge MD:
Yer' bullfrog's Take on Progress (at that Ohio dead-end):
More National Pike in Ohio:
Intro from an ill-fated Pike documentary:
Howard County Conservancy
Take a pass on plastic!