The Johnstown, PA Floods

This lecture by Ann Vitale will focus on the flash flood of 1889, plus prior and ensuing floods.

This lecture by Ann Vitale will focus on the flash flood of 1889, plus prior and ensuing floods.  Why was this flood so devastating? Who, if anyone, was at fault.  Separating fact from myths, Ann will cover stories of human error and human kindness, cowardice and heroism.  The amazing feats of the PA Railroad, Red Cross and Clara Barton came into prominence.  A dynamite expert and the WCTU all had a part in the aftermath.