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Johnstown

In 1936 a third flood caused a great deal of damage to the city and its environs. A fourth flood occurred in July 1977, when heavy rains caused rivers and streams to overflow throughout the Conemaugh Valley. Once again damage was severe.

Conemaugh Gap, a gorge cut by the Conemaugh River as it passes through Laurel Hill Ridge Mountain, extends 7 miles and is about 1,700 feet deep.

Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown stages plays, dance performances and concerts as well as productions for children; phone (814) 269-7200 or (800) 846-2787. The Johnstown Symphony Orchestra also provides musical entertainment; its 1,000-seat theater is at the performing arts center; phone (814) 535-6738.

Visitor Centers

Greater Johnstown/Cambria Convention and Visitors Bureau 111 Roosevelt Blvd, Suite A Johnstown, PA 15906. Phone:(814)536-7993 or (800)237-8590

Shopping

The Johnstown Galleria, SR 219, has nearly 80 specialty stores, including Boscov's and JCPenney. In addition, numerous shops line Scalp Avenue.

Things to Do

Frank & Sylvia Pasquerilla Heritage Discovery Center

Johnstown Children's Museum

Grandview Cemetery

Inclined Plane

Johnstown Flood Museum

Johnstown Flood National Memorial see St. Michael

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