Most buildings that can be seen in the historic district today were constructed between 18. In 1901, there were 38 attorneys, 6 banks, 11 department stores, 13 restaurants, and 54 physicians in Johnstown. These forces concentrated governmental, service and retail operations in the central business district. The Cambria Iron Company, also founded in 1854, became one of the iron and steel producers in the U.S.
The Pennsylvania Canal reached Johnstown in 1830, and the Pennsylvania Railroad arrived in 1854. The site of City Hall, four corner parklets and Central Park are features remaining from the Johns plan. Remarkably, most of what Johns envisioned can still be seen today. In 1800, Joseph Schanz (Johns) laid out a grid work of streets and alleys. Like Philadelphia and other cities, Johnstown was designed as a commercial center by its founder. The Downtown Johnstown Historic District includes the core of the city’s central business district.
JAHA is grateful to 1st Summit Bank, whose support has made it possible to publish this walking tour. The National Historic District of Downtown Johnstown.
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