This is pretty cool, could use some changes. But I live in Johnstown, I used to live by the northfork dam which is still in use and we use for water, then there's the queen, so if either of those broke we'd be screwed. But it's a rather boring place, nothing to do, weather is so bipolar, but I'll always love it here
Such a great video. Too bad you can't fix the misspellings and the word Prick. Something this informative deserves the repairs. Thanks for posting it.
I'm originally from South Fork, right below the dam. I go to the museum every chance i visit home and can talk my husband into going. It amazes me every single time I watch the film. Having grown up there, you get a lot more history of the situation as well as the following floods. I grew up going to the old "Club" which was turned into a bar/restaurant which just closed (relatively recent). I think i'll try and find a copy of the film so that my kids can learn where their Mama came from . Kudos
i live in Soutfork where orginally the owners of the dam came from, i live 2streets above the now ruined old dam and i wish i could see it back in 1889 it must of been a sight
@XXXSmayzieXXX Would you have a street name and number at or near the old ruined dam so that I might see it on Google Earth? I am taking a trip there from Boston in October to see it. Is it in a park? Any other info would be appreciated. Thanks
Charles Guggenheim made a film (1/2 Hour) that won an Oscar titled, The Johnstown Flood. Purchase it rom the J F Museum. I own the 1 hour version of this film on VHS. I can find no place to purchase it any longer. The new movie narrated by Richard Dryfuss is a complete waste of money. There's a story behind the hour long expanded film related to the images taken by the Clark Family before the 1889 flood, of the opulent life lived by those who owned and neglected the dam, that caused this.
This is a story that deserves to be told on the silver screen. I would gladly write a screenplay myself, but I would need some people to work with me on it.
that John Murtha should be ashamed of himself for spending millions on a huge airport in Johnstown that noone needed. I guess its easy to buy friends up north
As a result of the damage from the 1936 flood, the PA Govt imposed an emergency tax on all alcohol sold in the State. The "temporary" 10% tax was intended to help pay for clean up, recovery, and assistance to flood victims. The tax was never repealed and in 1963 the tax was raised to 15% and again in 1968 to 18% (plus the 6% sales tax). The nearly $200 million collected annually no longer goes to flood victims, however, instead going into the general fund for discretionary use by lawmakers.
The club members took the train to the town of South Fork, not anywhere near Johnstown but closer to the lake and dam.
leebelle9 1 month ago
@leebelle9 south fork is near johnstown..
Group935sProject 2 weeks ago
This is pretty cool, could use some changes. But I live in Johnstown, I used to live by the northfork dam which is still in use and we use for water, then there's the queen, so if either of those broke we'd be screwed. But it's a rather boring place, nothing to do, weather is so bipolar, but I'll always love it here
westykring22 7 months ago
Such a great video. Too bad you can't fix the misspellings and the word Prick. Something this informative deserves the repairs. Thanks for posting it.
pummelts 7 months ago
Of all the videos I've seen your I think is the only one showing the old dam as it is today. Great video. Thanks
ipaintyou1 11 months ago
I'm originally from South Fork, right below the dam. I go to the museum every chance i visit home and can talk my husband into going. It amazes me every single time I watch the film. Having grown up there, you get a lot more history of the situation as well as the following floods. I grew up going to the old "Club" which was turned into a bar/restaurant which just closed (relatively recent). I think i'll try and find a copy of the film so that my kids can learn where their Mama came from . Kudos
heathero617 1 year ago
It was May 31, 1889. 2,200 people died.
ILovestorms 1 year ago
Wait na minute....."Dam 2 miles long and 1 1/2 mile wide..." What the...? No dam is 1 1/2 mile wide. Do they mean "thick"?
JetMechMA 1 year ago
@JetMechMA I think the movie is referring to the lake behind the dam.
desertfoxx1823 1 year ago
@JetMechMA They mean the body of water
njz4pitt 10 months ago
i live in Soutfork where orginally the owners of the dam came from, i live 2streets above the now ruined old dam and i wish i could see it back in 1889 it must of been a sight
XXXSmayzieXXX 1 year ago
@XXXSmayzieXXX Would you have a street name and number at or near the old ruined dam so that I might see it on Google Earth? I am taking a trip there from Boston in October to see it. Is it in a park? Any other info would be appreciated. Thanks
blipco5 1 year ago
in rhodeisland its like that kinda theres like flooding and all the schools r closing!
LanphearProductions 1 year ago
Charles Guggenheim made a film (1/2 Hour) that won an Oscar titled, The Johnstown Flood. Purchase it rom the J F Museum. I own the 1 hour version of this film on VHS. I can find no place to purchase it any longer. The new movie narrated by Richard Dryfuss is a complete waste of money. There's a story behind the hour long expanded film related to the images taken by the Clark Family before the 1889 flood, of the opulent life lived by those who owned and neglected the dam, that caused this.
NaYawkr 2 years ago
This is a story that deserves to be told on the silver screen. I would gladly write a screenplay myself, but I would need some people to work with me on it.
Linguist1967 2 years ago
that John Murtha should be ashamed of himself for spending millions on a huge airport in Johnstown that noone needed. I guess its easy to buy friends up north
johnnecron 2 years ago
i went to that museum in johnstown i was there actually this weekend it was very sad to see the movie
cousintitanic 2 years ago
where can i find that movie i saw it but my friend wanted to see it and i wanted to see it again.
TicTacOnline 2 years ago
Know all the stories of the 3 floods all too well.
My ancestor, Ella Layton, was the first body IDed.
WhyAskQuestions 3 years ago
very very good job putting this together. My parents are from johnstown pls reply to me to talk abot j-town ok thanks
jrsoccer19 3 years ago 2
Very nicely put together
NickGrowler 3 years ago 5
I believe the gentleman's name was Henry Clay Frick, not Henery Clay Prick.
bscottb8 3 years ago 6
@bscottb8 Good save...lol
jparker59able 5 months ago
leftwaffe,
That's your definitive 'Tax and Spend' Democratic Party Line.
As opposed to the 'Deficit Spending' that the Republican Party does.
Either one is wrong and is killing our country...in my humble opinion.
I2TFA 3 years ago
As a result of the damage from the 1936 flood, the PA Govt imposed an emergency tax on all alcohol sold in the State. The "temporary" 10% tax was intended to help pay for clean up, recovery, and assistance to flood victims. The tax was never repealed and in 1963 the tax was raised to 15% and again in 1968 to 18% (plus the 6% sales tax). The nearly $200 million collected annually no longer goes to flood victims, however, instead going into the general fund for discretionary use by lawmakers.
leftwaffe 3 years ago
Nicely done - Thanks
AmtrakBill 4 years ago