Emily Post, 1873-1960

The well-known architect, Bruce Price (1845-1903) was born and raised in Cumberland. He later became the father of Emily Post (1873-1960), the famous authority and writer on manners and etiquette.

One of Bruce Price’s local works is the old Second National Bank, located at the corner of Baltimore and South Liberty Streets in Cumberland, built in 1890. It is now the Susquehanna Bank Building.