Nathan's Department Store is an historic, American

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building that is located in Johnstown,

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. Located in the Downtown Johnstown Historic District, it was added to the

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in 1979.

History and architectural features

Built in 1917, this historic structure is a four-story, brick building with a finished basement. The front facade features glazed architectural

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in a simplified classical motif. The building was damaged in the Flood of 1977. For many years the building housed an S. S. Kresge store. ''Note:'' This includes It was added to the

in 1979. It is located in the Downtown Johnstown Historic District.

References

{{National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania Defunct department stores based in Pennsylvania Commercial buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania Commercial buildings completed in 1893 Buildings and structures in Johnstown, Pennsylvania Department stores on the National Register of Historic Places National Register of Historic Places in Cambria County, Pennsylvania Individually listed contributing properties to historic districts on the National Register in Pennsylvania