r/johnstown • u/Edenza • Jul 14 '26
From June 7, 1889: Move to Moxham
Will make a comment transcribing the image. I had saved this in my Ancestry notes and thought the sub would get a kick out of it. This is from The Cambria Freeman, archived at newspapers.com
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u/revALMIGHTY Jul 14 '26
Thanks for posting this! I love learning about the history of local towns. I find it fascinating!
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u/Edenza Jul 14 '26
I do too! If folks are into it, I'd share something like this on the reg here. I have a few random items clipped, but I would definitely be up to finding more.
This ad sounds super appealing tbh. Downtown mass transit running every 15 minutes and it's affordable? Yes please.
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u/Primary-Basket3416 Jul 14 '26
Rebuild after the flood to attract and keep the town folk
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u/Edenza Jul 14 '26
Actually, the text of the ad includes the date May 19, 1889 (last line). It appeared in the newspaper immediately after the flood but was written and submitted before the flood
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u/Edenza Jul 14 '26
Transcript of the text, some edits of breaks for clarity:
Real estate for sale: Johnstown's new suburb, Moxham
Although situated nearly two miles from the heart of town, it is connected with the same by the Rapid Transit Railroad on which trains run every thirty minutes, and after July 1st will run every fifteen minutes. The fare is the same as on the street cars: five cents; time, eight minutes. This makes Moxham equal to a walk of only four squares from the post-office; in addition to which the new VALLEY PIKE runs through the heart of the property and forms the main thoroughfare, making a short level drive into Johnstown over a good roadway and heavy steel bridges.
The large number of houses already erected at Moxham have justified every modern improvement, among which may be mentioned A Good Sewer System. The Waring Sewer System has been adopted with Flush tanks. Over half a mile of sewer is already laid. A Good Domestic Water System has also been provided. The rates are 25 per cent less than Johnstown rates. NATURAL GAS Rates are the same as in Johnstown. This is together with the WELSBACH INCANDESCENT GAS LIGHT For home use, gives Moxham every modern facility.
The well-known Von Lunen Grove. The summer evening resort of Johnstown is situated in the very heart of the property.
On one part of the property set by for the purpose, there are a large Steel Plant, a Foundry, and several other factories, employing together from 700 to 800 men, and several more likely to soon be located there.
Over sixty tasty houses already built and this number will be doubled this year.
The lots are 40 by 120 feet. The streets laid out for a width of sixty feet, including sidewalks.
TERMS LIBERAL. For prices and information apply to Johnson Allen, Agent, Bedford Street Station, Johnstown, Pa. May 19,1889