By Harold H. Strayer and Irving L. London

St. John's Convent—at Clinton St. near Locust—was a large brick building, easily identified by the large cross on its roof. It also housed the school that was attended by about 600 pupils and was in charge of the Sisters of Charity. The Convent was almost demolished and the only part left standing was a large wing in which the chapel was located. The building was rebuilt and is standing today in the same location. The school house at right center was Johnstown's first high school building at Franklin and Washington Street. At the time of the flood it served as the B&O Railroad passenger station. It served in this capacity until it was torn down after the 1936 flood.

A close up view of the damage on Clinton Street beside St. John's Convent. The people were engaged in searching for bodies. The church spire to the right is the Franklin Street Methodist Church.