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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1E64_loretto_Loretto-PA.html
Founded 1799 by the prince-priest, Demetrius Gallitzin. Here he began in 1800 the first school in the area, a forerunner of St. Francis College, chartered in 1858. Catholic cultural center. Charles M. Schwab, steel king, had his home here.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1E61_cresson-tuberculosis-sanatorium_Lilly-PA.html
Pennsylvania's anti-tuberculosis campaign, led by Dept. of Health Commissioner S.G. Dixon, included three state-run sanatoria. Est. 1913, Cresson was a model for the nation. It was first to be racially integrated, run a school of nursing, and offe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM188B_dr-lawrence-f-flick_Carrolltown-PA.html
Pioneer in antitubercular campaign and among first to recognize this disease was communicable. Organized first American tuberculosis society, 1892. Founded White Haven Sanatorium, 1901. Birthplace 400 yards east of highway.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM188A_allegheny-portage-railroad-plane-no-2_Portage-PA.html
From 1834 to 1854 this 36-mile line connected Hollidaysburg to Johnstown. The railroad portaged canal boats over the Allegheny Mountains, which formed a barrier to the Pennsylvania canal system. Horses and mules pulled the first trains. Later stea…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM150Q_johnstown-flood_South-Fork-PA.html
The breast of South Fork Dam which broke the night of May 31, 1889, to cause the historic flood is a short distance away. The remains of the dam can be observed.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10GR_world-war-ii-memorial_Johnstown-PA.html
In reverent and enduring memoryof all Americans who fought fora new world of freedom and peace They counted not their livesdear unto themselves
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10GQ_tribune-building_Johnstown-PA.html
On May 31, 1889, George T. Swank, editor and publisher of the Johnstown Tribune, was preparing the weekly issue of the paper on the second floor of this building. The rising waters outside drew him to the office windows to report on the situation …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10GP_cambria-library_Johnstown-PA.html
On May 31, 1889, Washington Street became one of the main paths of destruction for the raging flood wave from the broken South Fork Dam. There were two buildings on this site: the office residence of Mrs. Hettie Ogle - the Western Union telegraph …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10GO_oklahoma-house_Johnstown-PA.html
Used as temporary housing for survivors of the 1889 flood
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10GN_cambria-iron-company-office_Johnstown-PA.html
On May 31, 1889, the Cambria Iron Company suffered $3,000,000 in damages to its properties throughout the valley, including this building which housed the main office. Cambria Iron was Johnstown's main industry, so the city waited anxiously to hea…
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