Austin PA 100 years ago.....

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Found a newspaper story about the madam who alerted the townfolk of the dam failure. Seems she ran her business near where the dam was. Could be an area worth a look.

http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2011/09/prostitutes_kin_seeks_pardon_f.html

 

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