Today Googled Johnstown and within a few short seconds the first of 8,830,000 hits surfaced.
Surfing several of the sites, especially those imparting demographics, gave all but dismal reports of the area.
Yes, Johnstown has suffered major economic setbacks since 1977, the city's third major flood.
Johnstown15901 took the greatest hit. At that time 15901 was the home of two major department stores, twin theatres, more stores, restaurants, and bars than today.
The most notable economic mainstays and employers in the area in 1977, the steel mills, Bethlehem and U.S. Steel, two national steel producers, sustained major physical damages in the flood amid the problems of steel imports. The flood coupled with the losses of the national steel industry was the demise of the city's major employers. Naturally this had a ripple effect on the local economy which still has a negative impact on today's economy.
Today Johnstown continues to develop and produce a vision, yet the statistics and demographic data in several of unrelated websites paint a bleek picture: http://city-data.com/ , City Data is a directory of states, cities, and towns. While the statistics and data there certainly reflect the braindrain of this area and an otherwise exodus of those seeking employment, the forum comments, for most parts, paint a less than ideal lifestyle in Johnstown.
Surfing several of the sites, especially those imparting demographics, gave all but dismal reports of the area.
Yes, Johnstown has suffered major economic setbacks since 1977, the city's third major flood.
Johnstown15901 took the greatest hit. At that time 15901 was the home of two major department stores, twin theatres, more stores, restaurants, and bars than today.
The most notable economic mainstays and employers in the area in 1977, the steel mills, Bethlehem and U.S. Steel, two national steel producers, sustained major physical damages in the flood amid the problems of steel imports. The flood coupled with the losses of the national steel industry was the demise of the city's major employers. Naturally this had a ripple effect on the local economy which still has a negative impact on today's economy.
Today Johnstown continues to develop and produce a vision, yet the statistics and demographic data in several of unrelated websites paint a bleek picture: http://city-data.com/ , City Data is a directory of states, cities, and towns. While the statistics and data there certainly reflect the braindrain of this area and an otherwise exodus of those seeking employment, the forum comments, for most parts, paint a less than ideal lifestyle in Johnstown.
The Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnstown,_Pennsylvania further elaborates on the demise of Johnstown which makes a less than inviting introduction to an area that was once home to 50,000 plus residents. Many of the area's professional athletes were credited as the famed from this area at Wikipedia.
Wikipedia, for whatever reasons, failed to mention Carlton Haselrig, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlton_Haselrig however there is a Wikipedia page on Carlton. It should probably be listed on the Johnstown page.
Michael's Computing hosts http://johnstownpa.com/ . It is one of the oldest Johnstown websites and is user friendly. It let's an avid user know that Johnstown is online otherwise nothing exciting.
Pappas Development hosts an entertainment site highlighting the greater Johnstown entertainment spots. Finally, and not on a direct search on Johnstown , was there a website that displayed Johnstown entertainment other than the traditional symphony and formal performing arts entertainment provided by the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra or programming at the performing arts center. http://2nitelife.com/ is a cool spot to check out. The bar, restaurant, and entertainment listings are current and a good way to plan a night or weekend of fun.
However! The greatest find in the whole search was really a "diamond in the rough". Today's search uncovered proof that Johnstown is actually investing in the arts. In August 2005 the city announced a plan to turn an exhausted, but worthy, 15901 neighborhood into an artist colony.
With that the Artist Relocation Program, http://johnstownartspa.com/ came to life. Finding that site was relief! The city has really partnered with a local bank and organizations willing to give interested artists real financial support for housing and art studio relocation to Johnstown to produce and market their creations.
The program could use more publicity to get it in the fast trak. Many of the properties that are available are still vacant and waiting. And if nothing else, Johnstown would certainly benefit from all art forms public and private. This program's development will be monitored right here in Johnstown15901 as the Kernville Art District is a part of 15901.
Check out all of the links herein, but definitely surf Johnstown arts. It will be great to see the transformation of the lower Kernville area. Pass the site along to all who may be interested. The optimism of johnstownartspa makes the remaining 8, 829, 999 hits insignificant.
