Cambria City Historic District

Cambria City Historic District is a neighborhood along the Conemaugh River in Johnstown that contains roughly 200 buildings spread across several blocks of varying architectural styles. The area mixes residential houses, commercial structures, and religious buildings that define the district's character and street layout.

The neighborhood developed mainly in the decades after 1889 when the city rebuilt itself following a major flood and industrial growth accelerated rapidly. Most buildings standing today were constructed between the 1890s and 1920s during this period of economic renewal and expansion.

The neighborhood grew around several churches founded by Eastern European immigrant communities who established their religious and social centers here. These buildings remain active gathering places where visitors can see how different groups shaped the character of this area.

The district extends from Broad Street to Tenth Avenue along the river and is easily explored on foot. Visitors can take a walk through the area to observe the buildings and street layout at a relaxed pace.

Several buildings display Queen Anne and Second Empire architectural details, including the Fifth Avenue Hotel from 1889. These structures preserve a window into the building styles preferred when the area's industrial development was beginning.

Location: Pennsylvania

GPS coordinates: 40.34080,-78.92940

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:07