The Deadliest Flood in America: Johnstown 1889 - CAMBRIA County

[@LumberjackPa]

We passed Johnstown on our way to Pittsburgh this past weekend, and my mother-in-law was giving us some history that she knew. This was very timely, and I also shared your video with her. Thanks for sharing!

[@keystonecuriosity]

Facinating place. I knew roughly what it was before going but it surprised me with how well put together it was. Glad you guys liked the video, hope you get the chance to visit someday!

[@anthonymazzo7026]

Very well done!😀

[@charlieadams4893]

Bravo. Good work, sir.

[@keystonecuriosity]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@williampengelly-om4nq]

Well worth the wait! Love your videos!

[@keystonecuriosity]

It takes a while but I'm glad you like the end results. Thanks for watching!

[@djsc0948]

I was born and raised in Johnstown. My mother was in the 1936 flood. And other family members were in the 1977 flood. Johnstown has persevered. The memorial to honor those victims in any of those floods is heartbreaking.

[@jefferyforeman7905]

On May 31st, 1985 a tornado touched down in Dewert Pennsylvania

[@durikas7519]

My family has lived(and still lives) in Johnstown for generations. My great great grandfather was born the night of the flood. He was named Flood

[@keystonecuriosity]

A very apt name, with quite the story to tell

[@blackcamel1872]

You left out one of the most important lessons of the flood. A state tax was imposed on liquor to help rebuild Johnstown. The town was rebuilt, but the tax was never removed and is still paid on liquor and wine today. 18%

[@charlieadams4893]

Quite true.

[@keystonecuriosity]

Today I Leaned. I actually did not know that and had to do some quick looking about it. You are correct, after the 1936 Johnstown Flood they insistuted the tax to pay for the canal and river wall system. Thanks for bringing that up!

[@brendafyock4842]

But there was still a 1977 flood

[@donnacarter2617]

Great video. It's sad that towns had to suffer from those who were ignorant and a tragedy that improved the structures. Did you know that once the Lehigh River was owned a company, no other river had owned rights before.

[@keystonecuriosity]

I did not. That is an odd one, I will absolutely be looking into that. Thanks for the Suggestion!

[@nickbruni8041]

👌🏼

[@iknowyouarebutwhatami1]

Exasperated and exacerbated are not the same word.

[@keystonecuriosity]

Ah, I see. Thank you, I did use the wrong one

[@daleolson3506]

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