August 31, 1945: Yanks Move Up to Edge of Tokyo

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The Johnstown Tribune - August 31, 1945

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Cambria Hospital

This was located in Prospect. In the 1970's it was still being used - not as a hospital - but as a family service center.

Portage is Challenged - 1908

 

South Fork Baseball Team Wishes to Settle Argument at Once - 1908

August 30, 1945: Occupation 'Going Splendidly'

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The Johnstown Tribune - August 30, 1945

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Van - Dee

Pfc. Clarence Wolf

Trolley Time

Ferndale

Walnut Street Bridge - '36

 

 Walnut Street Bridge - 1936 Flood

August 29, 1945: MacArthur Ready to Lead Air-Borne Forces in Mass Occupation of Japan

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The Johnstown Tribune - August 29, 1945

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Cpl. Leroy Felton

Everhart - Middleton

Eckenrode - Ellsworth

Johnstown Fire Department - Field Day for the kids and parade

Johnstown Johnnies - 1925

Up until 1940 - the Point Stadium never had a grass infield. 

Capital Park a Natural Beauty Spot - 1908

Pictures of the old White Birch Lodge show up from time to time. This article from The Weekly Tribune - 1908 - has a neat little story history on the place 

August 28, 1945: First Allied Occupational Forces Land In Japan Without Sign of Opposition

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The Johnstown Tribune - August 28, 1945

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Trolley Time

A reader sent in this shot of the old railroad crossing on Broad Street. 

National Guard - '77 Flood

Two unknown National Guard Members - Downtown Johnstown 

Grandview Cemetery

August 27, 1945: Hurricane Is Now Sweeping Inland in Texas

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The Johnstown Tribune - August 27, 1945

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Statue of Windber Dog - Frank Penner and Lawrence Whitaker

Boy Scout Troop 172 - St. Therese Church

Trolley Time

 

 Trolley Time - Moxham Car Barn

The Death Roll - 1908

Names mentioned: Jacob W. Pringle - Civil War Vet - Park Avenue - Moxham, Mrs. Wilhelmina Sellnow - Conemaugh Township, Mrs. Tobias J. Yoder - Stonycreek Township and Mrs. Mary Duler of Altoona. 

Mt. Zion - Scalp Level

 

 Mt. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church - Scalp Level

August 25, 1945: Typhoons Give Japan 48-Hour Respite

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The Johnstown Tribune - August 25, 1945

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Working on the Wall

Construction of the a section of river wall.



JHS Teaching Staff - 1924 1/2

 

Teaching Staff of Johnstown High School - 1924 1/2

Trolley Time

 

Franklin Street

Unknown Photo

All I know about this cabinet card is that it was taken in Johnstown. The man looks to be the kids grandfather. He looks just like silent comedy star - John Bunny if you ask me. 

Johns Street Bridge

Johns Street Bridge



Mineral Point Band

 

Mineral Point Band - Johnstown

A Little Bit of Color

Main Street

Johnstown Trojans - 1924 1/2

 

Johnstown Trojans - 1924 1/2

August 22, 1945: Tokyo Says Surrender Date Is August 31

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The Johnstown Tribune - August 22, 1945

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Benford - Castiglione

Harris-Boyer Bread

Butter Twist Bread

St. Casimer's Church - Cambria City

 

St. Casimer's Church - Cambria City

Laurel Highlands Native American Gathering - Greenhouse Park

Street Paving

August 21, 1945: Occupation of Japan to Start Sunday

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The Johnstown Tribune - August 21, 1945

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