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Downtown Johnstown
A. First Methodist Episcopal Church
This church withstood the 1889 Flood wave without even a crack to its walls, saving many other nearby buildings. [back to top]
B. Griffith Drug Store-Rite Aid
One of 260 shops destroyed or damaged by the Flood, this pharmacy opened for a time in Central Park in a wooden "mall." [back to top]
C. Tribune Building
From the second story, editor/publisher George Swank of the Tribune, described Flood waters as they rose May 31, 1889. [back to top]
D. Alma Hall
During the Flood, 264 people found shelter here, the tallest city building in 1889. It was used again in the 1936 and 1977 floods. [back to top]
E. Central Park
Buried under water and debris 18 feet deep, the park was cleared within a few days of the Flood and became a tent city. [back to top]
F. Presbyterian Church
After the Flood, this church became a temporary morgue. In 1988 the original facade was incorporated into the present structure; the Lincoln Center. [back to top]
G. Market Square
When the eight boroughs consolidated, they erected their City Hall on the site of the Market House, destroyed in the flood. [back to top]
H. Morley’s Dog
A flood survivor, this 1860’s cast-iron statue was swept from the Morley yard and was recovered from the debris of the 1889 Flood. [back to top]
I. Horace Rose Residence
Home of the first mayor of the city, W. Horace Rose, an instrumental figure in the post-Flood reconstruction--now home of the Knights of Columbus. [back to top]
J. Inclined Plane
The Inclined Plane was built in 1891 as transportation to the iron company’s new community on the hill (Westmont), safe from flood waters. [back to top]
K. Pennsylvania Railroad Stone Bridge
Here the 30-foot wall of debris stopped after destroying the city. The debris, covering 30 acres, then caught fire. [back to top]
L. Old Cambria Library
After the Flood destroyed the original public library, industrialist Andrew Carnegie donated this building to replace it-now the Flood Museum. [back to top]
M. Cambria Iron Company Office
Home of the city’s major industry in 1889, this building, which housed the main offices, withstood the Flood. [back to top]
N. St. Mark’s Church (Site of the Red Cross Hotel)
After the church was destroyed in the Flood, this site was given over to the Red Cross for a "hotel" to house displaced families. [back to top]
O. St. John Gualbert Cathedral
Although the church and convent burned down during the Great Flood, nine nuns survived by huddling in a convent chapel. [back to top]
P. John Ludwig House
The Ludwig family played host to Clara Barton, who came to Johnstown after the Flood with her Red Cross relief effort. [back to top]
Q. Bantley Building
One of the buildings that withstood the 1889 Flood waters, perhaps because they were built so close together. [back to top]
R. Crown American
Corporate Headquarters designed by famed architect Michael Graves. Tours available. [back to top]
S. Cambria County War Memorial Arena
Sports arena. Home to Johnstown Chiefs, professional hockey team. [back to top]
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