The Johnstown Flood | Teaching Setting, Symbolism and Objects

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

The Cambria Iron Company - This is Johnstown's leading employer in the late 19th century.

Cresson, PA - This is the site of "iron springs" and a summer haven for well-to-do families from Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.

East Conemaugh - This is the third town hit by the water that shoots out of Lake Conemaugh when the South Fork dam gives way.

Johnstown - This is the last town hit by the water that shoots out of Lake Conemaugh when the South Fork dam gives way.

Lake Conemaugh - This is owned by the...
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