By Harold H. Strayer and Irving L. London

With all bridges w a s h e d away, it was urgent that temporary bridges be constructed to supply food, restore commu-nications and to evacuate the dead and injured. This bridge was erected from pontoons that were used at Harpers Ferry during the Civil War. It was built near the present Franklin St. bridge, and shows Somerset Street near Franklin. The house at left center is still standing.

The pontoon bridge connected Kernville with the city. The First E.U.B. Church at right center withstood the flood and continued to serve its large congregation. Many frame houses removed from their foundation were later moved to their original locations.

The Pennsylvania Rail-road Station before the Flood Relief Center was established.