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Built (1938-1943) and maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Pittsburgh District), the JLFPP reflects the 1930s move toward a major federal role in local flood protection. This concrete-paved channel project, extending 9.2 miles along Joh…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZKV_johnstown-flood_Johnstown-PA.html
On May 31, 1889, a wall of water and wreckage 35 feet high traveled 14 miles from the broken South Fork Dam, destroying more than 1,600 homes and claiming 2,209 lives. Public and private efforts from across America helped Johnstown to rebuild.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZJV_cambria-city_Johnstown-PA.html
Founded in 1853, this neighborhood was the first home to immigrants who came to Johnstown to find work in the coal mines and steel mills. Nationality churches and ethnic clubs exemplify the neighborhood's rich and diverse culture.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEGD_market-square_Johnstown-PA.html
On May 31, 1889, the Market House, which held the police station and municipal offices was completely washed away. It had occupied this northeast corner of Market Square, a plot of land laid out by Joseph Johns in his town plan of 1800.
After t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEGC_1936-greater-johnstown-flood-victims_Johnstown-PA.html
In memory ofthose lost in the March 17, 1936Greater Johnstown Flood
Daniel Gallagher · Cecilia Seifert WehnFoster W. Buchanan · Henry BelandeMrs. Jacob Fruhlinger · Faber EckenrodJames Langham · Louis F. AnsmanJoseph…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEG0_first-cambria-a-m-e-zion-church_Johnstown-PA.html
Formed 1873 in the loft of the Woodvale Tannery by workers there. Organized as Cambria Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, 1874, at Napoleon and Dibert Sts. About 1877 it moved here. Washed from its foundation in the 1889 flood but later restored.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEF7_morleys-dog_Johnstown-PA.html
On May 31, 1889, this post-Civil War, cast iron statue was swept away by the flood wave and carried to a pile of wreckage downstream. After being found amidst the debris, it was returned to the front yard of the James Morley mansion which survived…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEF6_johnstown-civil-war-memorial_Johnstown-PA.html
In memory ofThe Soldierswho fought for thepreservation of the Union.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEF5_chapin-arch_Johnstown-PA.html
This arch was dedicated posthumously to Anna Morrell Chapin by her husband Philip Chapin, former General Manager of Cambria Iron Company.
It was the original entrance to Grandview Cemetery. The switchback road in the picture was replaced by Men…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEF1_central-park_Johnstown-PA.html
On May 31, 1889, Central Park was under 18 feet of water and tons of debris. Within a few days, however, the park was cleared off and transformed into a tent city for some of the 6,000 laborers and 580 members of the 14th Pennsylvania Regiment who…