Stereoscopic Photograph - Webster & Albee, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, May 31, 1889

A stereoscopic photograph by Webster & Albee depicting the aftermath of the Johnstown Flood on May 31, 1889. The image shows a devastated street scene, identified as Main Street from Clinton in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, with debris-strewn ground and severely damaged buildings. Several individuals are visible amidst the rubble, observing the destruction. One prominent storefront, still partially intact, appears to belong to "Cohen & Marx," a clothier. The stereoview card features a yellow border with text identifying "Webster & Albee, Publishers, Rochester, N. Y." on the left, and "Views of Johnstown, Pa." on the right. A caption at the bottom reads "Johnstown and Conemaugh Valley, Pa., Disaster. May 31, 1889." The verso of the card includes the number "#1033." 3.

Associated People/Businesses

• COHEN
• MARX

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Johnstown Flood, 1889
• Floods
• Disasters
• Pennsylvania
• Johnstown
• Stereoscopic photography
• 19th century
• Urban destruction
• Street scenes
• Mercantile
• Webster & Albee
• Cohen & Marx

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 23, Folder 7