Circa 1890 antique photograph, the Great Johnstown Flood May 31, 1889 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, PA, USA.

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This is the famous dog "Romey" owned by the Kress family of Johnstown. During the flood, this dog performed the wonderful feat of saving lives of three people—Mrs. Kress, child, and domestic. After they had fallen from the house top, the dog pulled them to floating logs and boards and saved their lives.

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Size: 3558px × 3855px
Location: Johnstown, Pennsylvania, PA, USA
Photo credit: © Old Paper Studios / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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