By Harold H. Strayer and Irving L. London

The area around Central Park was covered by tents of the militia. Commanded by Gen. Hastings they provided protection from looting. The church steeples (left to right) belong to the English Lutheran and Baptist Churches on Franklin St. near Vine. Also shown is the home of Dr. Lowman that stood at Park Place on Main, and Alma Hall where many per sons were rescued and spent the night.

The Presbyterian Church on Main Street (now the Embassy Theater) had a large congregation and many prominent residents attended regularly. It was severely damaged but served as a m o r g u e. The minister was Rev. Beale who later published a book called "The Johnstown Story."