Cambria City
Inscription
Founded in 1853, this neighborhood was the first home to immigrants who came to Johnstown to find work in the coal mines and steel mills. Nationality churches and ethnic clubs exemplify the neighborhood's rich and diverse culture.
Location
Address464 Broad St., at 5th Ave., Johnstown
CityJohnstown
CountyCambria
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.339790, -78.928870
Sources
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