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The Johnstown flood...



Item # 682026

June 05, 1889

NEW-YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, June 5, 1889 

* The great Johnstown flood of 1889
* South Fork Dam collapse


The front page has one column heads including: "Many Thousands Dead" "A Valley Devastated By Flood" "Johnstown And Several Pennsylvania Villages Destroyed" "A Canal Reservoir In Cambria County Penn., Pours A Deluge Upon The Towns Below" & more. Significant reporting on one of the more notable disasters of 19th century.
Complete in 20 pages, tabloid-size, evening toning, some minor margin tears and minor spine wear, generally good condition. Small subscription label in the masthead.

Category: Post-Civil War