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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10GJ_walnut-street-bridge_Johnstown-PA.html
Built in 1917-18, the Walnut Street Bridge was one of the most critial bridges in Johnstown, providing the sole link from the West End to downtown. In 2006, the concrete arch bridge was reconstructed based on plans for the earlier bridgeFunded by:…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10DS_the-grand-army-of-the-republic-hall_Johnstown-PA.html
Built in 1892 by Union veterans of the Civil Warto replace an earlier structuredestroyed in the Johnstown Flood of 1889has been placed on theNational Register of Historic Placesby the United StatesDepartment of the Interior
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10DN_levels_Lilly-PA.html
The tracks of the Alegheny Portage Railroad snaked over the mountains in stair-step fashion. The steep inclined planes were connected by sections with gentle grades called "levels." There were eleven levels, and, like the inclines, each was identi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10DK_the-lemon-house_Lilly-PA.html
Samuel Lemon and his wife Jean moved to this mountain in 1826 and built a log tavern not far from here. As many as fifty Conestoga wagons a night camped at Lemon's first tavern on the old turnpike that crossed this gap. Five years later, in 183…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZR2_john-brophy_Nanty-Glo-PA.html
The American labor leader lived here in Nanty Glo. Brophy was president of District 2, United Mine Workers of America, 1916-1926; he gained national prominence for his "Miner's Program," calling for a shorter work week, nationalization of the mine…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZR0_demetrius-gallitzin_Loretto-PA.html
Here is the tomb of the Russian prince-priest who gave up a life of ease for a frontier mission. Founder of Loretto, Catholic colony, 1799. Saint Michael's is on the site of his chapel. He died here May 6, 1840.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZQZ_charles-m-schwab_Loretto-PA.html
The steel king, of whom Carnegie said he "knew more about steel than any man in the world," had his estate here. The grounds and buildings are owned by Saint Francis College.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZPE_joseph-johns_Johnstown-PA.html
In commemoration ofJoseph Johns(Joseph Schantz)The founder of theCity of JohnstownErected by citizensof German descent ofJohnstownJune 16, 1913 Zum ged?chtnis anJoseph SchantzGr?der derStadt JohnstownErrichtet zumhundertsten jahrestageseines to…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZPD_johnstown-veterans-and-war-memorial_Johnstown-PA.html
In honor of ourservicemen and servicewomenpast, present, future Ever Vigilant · Ever Free
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZOC_saint-michael-world-war-ii-honor-roll_Sidman-PA.html
This memorial has beenerected and dedicatedby the grateful citizensof this communityin humble recognitionof the devotion toduty and sacrifices ofour veterans ofWorld War II [Honor Roll of Veterans] [Those killed in action or died in service]…
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