By Harold H. Strayer and Irving L. London

When the stone bridge failed to move, the water was forced up the Stonycreek River, and it carried many buildings that had come down from Conemaugh and Woodvale just moments before. In this picture, only the residence of Col. J. P. Linton (see picture below) is in its original location. This view was taken from Walnut Street toward Main and Union Street.

This was the residence of Col. John P. Linton on lower main Street near Union. Five feet of sand covered the street and the span of a bridge was deposited in Linton's yard. Many bodies were found in the wreckage. On the left is the Armory and to the right of the Linton house can be seen a corner of the Union Street School.