Inclined Plane
Description
Built after the Johnstown flood of 1889, the Inclined Plane's original purpose was to connect downtown with the higher grounds of Westmont Borough in order to develop that area residentially. During Johnstown's two other floods in 1936 and 1977, the Incline became a lifesaver, helping people to escape downtown as well as to ship supplies into the valley.
In its heyday, the Incline carried approximately 1,000,000 passengers a year to and from the downtown area. This was larely due to the steel mills that were in operation. Today the Incline welcomes visitors and locals alike, carrying approximately 100,000 passengers a year.
The Johnstown Inclined Plane is the steepest vehicular incline in the world, meaning its 30' cars, which are large enough to hold 60 people, 6 motorcycles, or a vehicle, travel at the steepest grade for cars their size.
No trip to Johnstown is complete without a visit to our world-famous Inclined Plane.
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facebook.comBe sure to visit the Inclined Plane Ice Cream Shop on National Ice Cream Day!
The Inclined Plane has reopened. We apologize for any inconvenience.
The Inclined Plane is currently closed due to maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Power has been restored and the Inclined Plane is operating.
The Inclined Plane is currently closed due to a power outage.
Happy 4th of July from your friends at the Inclined Plane! Have a fun and safe holiday.
I scream...you scream...we all scream for ICE CREAM!!!!
The Inclined Plane will have extended hours on July 4, opening at 11:00 a.m. and closing at 11:00 p.m. Normal hours of operation at the Inclined Plane will resume Wednesday, July 5.
Hours extended at the Inclined Plane for Thunder in the Valley. They are as follows: Friday, June 23 - 9am-1am Saturday, June 24 - 9am-1am Sunday, June 25 - 9am-9pm
Happy Father's Day from your friends at the Inclined Plane!
Come out tomorrow and help beautify the Inclined Plane by painting picnic tables and benches!
The Ice Cream Shop will open at 4:30 today.
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