A man drives a pair of horses down an unpaved West Coshocton Street. Horse and buggies are seen in the background. On the right is the Baptist Church.

A man drives a pair of horses down an unpaved West Coshocton Street. Horse and buggies are seen in the background. On the right is the Baptist Church.

This photo shows the west end of West Coshocton Street in 1902. A narrow sidewalk runs along the edge of the street. This view looks towards the curve near the current post office.

This photo shows the west end of West Coshocton Street in 1902. A narrow sidewalk runs along the edge of the street. This view looks towards the curve near the current post office.

West Coshocton Street was and is a main thoroughfare in Johnstown. This photo shows the mid-part of the street in the early 1900’s. The street is still unpaved.

West Coshocton Street was and is a main thoroughfare in Johnstown. This photo shows the mid-part of the street in the early 1900’s. The street is still unpaved.

A view of West Coshocton street near the corner of Oregon shows that sidewalk extends from the corner to beyond the curve at the west end of the street. A horse and wagon is parked on the north side of the street.

A view of West Coshocton street near the corner of Oregon shows that sidewalk extends from the corner to beyond the curve at the west end of the street. A horse and wagon is parked on the north side of the street.

West Coshocton Street is viewed in summer with well grown trees providing shade for the homes.

West Coshocton Street is viewed in summer with well grown trees providing shade for the homes.

The postcard identifies the street as Depot Street, because at the end of the street and a little to the right was the train depot. Today this street is named East Pratt Street.

The postcard identifies the street as Depot Street, because at the end of the street and a little to the right was the train depot. Today this street is named East Pratt Street.

East Mill Street is now known as East Jersey Street. Porches are shaded by vines. An unknown family watches a photographer preserving history.

East Mill Street is now known as East Jersey Street. Porches are shaded by vines. An unknown family watches a photographer preserving history.

East Main Street, as it used to be called, is now South Main Street. This shot from the early 1900’s was taken near the intersection with Jersey Street.

East Main Street, as it used to be called, is now South Main Street. This shot from the early 1900’s was taken near the intersection with Jersey Street.

South Main Street and the intersection of Pratt Street as it looked in 1907. Businessmen cross the street that is well shaded by trees.

South Main Street and the intersection of Pratt Street as it looked in 1907. Businessmen cross the street that is well shaded by trees.

If you just exited the sidewalk leading from the H.B. Rusler house, 122 North Main Street, this is the view you would see. Shown in the distance is William A. Ashbrook out for his daily walk.

If you just exited the sidewalk leading from the H.B. Rusler house, 122 North Main Street, this is the view you would see. Shown in the distance is William A. Ashbrook out for his daily walk.

As you leave Johnstown on the Sunbury Pike, State Route 37, in the early 1900’s, this is your view. Green Hill Cemetery is on the left side of the road.

As you leave Johnstown on the Sunbury Pike, State Route 37, in the early 1900’s, this is your view. Green Hill Cemetery is on the left side of the road.

Driving out of Johnstown on Jersey Road was a muddy experience in an early automobile. The open field is now Belt Field and the home of JYAA.

Driving out of Johnstown on Jersey Road was a muddy experience in an early automobile. The open field is now Belt Field and the home of JYAA.

Inhabitants of Johnstown enjoyed many trees which provided shade and a pretty scene for those walking or driving up and down the street. The location is the corner of West College and South Main Street.

Inhabitants of Johnstown enjoyed many trees which provided shade and a pretty scene for those walking or driving up and down the street. The location is the corner of West College and South Main Street.

Many elm trees graced North Main Street. Houses visible are on the east side of the street near the intersection of East Maple Street.

Many elm trees graced North Main Street. Houses visible are on the east side of the street near the intersection of East Maple Street.

Many houses in Johnstown had a front porch. People enjoyed visiting from their porches and watching the world go by. These homes are on South Main Street.

Many houses in Johnstown had a front porch. People enjoyed visiting from their porches and watching the world go by. These homes are on South Main Street.

Houses in the 100 Block of North Main Street show that gingerbread was a popular form of decorating in early 1900. The second house in the line-up was known as the pink house in the 1990’s. The owners were John and Hope Perfect.

Houses in the 100 Block of North Main Street show that gingerbread was a popular form of decorating in early 1900. The second house in the line-up was known as the pink house in the 1990’s. The owners were John and Hope Perfect.

Oregon Street viewed from the intersection of the street now known as Phalen Place.

Oregon Street viewed from the intersection of the street now known as Phalen Place.

A winter view of the south side of the park yard shows houses and the Baptist Church on Oregon Street.

A winter view of the south side of the park yard shows houses and the Baptist Church on Oregon Street.

A view of the street on the south side of the park yard which in the early 1900’s was home to the Paige, Wells, Siegel, and Adams families. Today this street is Phalen Place.

A view of the street on the south side of the park yard which in the early 1900’s was home to the Paige, Wells, Siegel, and Adams families. Today this street is Phalen Place.

The intersection of West Coshocton Street and Oregon Street shows the town hall and horse and buggies parked along West Coshocton Street. Streets are unpaved.

The intersection of West Coshocton Street and Oregon Street shows the town hall and horse and buggies parked along West Coshocton Street. Streets are unpaved.

In the days when Coshocton Street and Main Street were unpaved, storefronts occupied the corner. Architectural corbels are a feature of the building’s roofline. Next to the store building is the Upham House.

In the days when Coshocton Street and Main Street were unpaved, storefronts occupied the corner. Architectural corbels are a feature of the building’s roofline. Next to the store building is the Upham House.

At the bottom of the photo, someone wrote, ”This is Rusler’s yard and house, taken in the last snow and sleet. Johnstown, Ohio. January 26, 1917.”

At the bottom of the photo, someone wrote, ”This is Rusler’s yard and house, taken in the last snow and sleet. Johnstown, Ohio. January 26, 1917.”

Going north on the Sunbury Pike, one views Green Hill Cemetery. At this time, the main entrance to Green Hill Cemetery was beyond the curve where a white building stands. Wheels rut the road.

Going north on the Sunbury Pike, one views Green Hill Cemetery. At this time, the main entrance to Green Hill Cemetery was beyond the curve where a white building stands. Wheels rut the road.

For many decades, North and South Main Streets were avenues of beautiful trees. In the fall, people raked leaves and burned them in their backyard, composted them, or tilled them into garden plots.

For many decades, North and South Main Streets were avenues of beautiful trees. In the fall, people raked leaves and burned them in their backyard, composted them, or tilled them into garden plots.

The steeple of the Baptist Church rises to the sky. Dr. Mattingly’s home, 23 South Oregon Street, with its pretty porch columns and flowers is the prominent house.

The steeple of the Baptist Church rises to the sky. Dr. Mattingly’s home, 23 South Oregon Street, with its pretty porch columns and flowers is the prominent house.

The first block of South Oregon Street in winter.

The first block of South Oregon Street in winter.

Depot Street was well travelled when trains were a popular mode of transportation in Johnstown. Today this street is East Pratt.

Depot Street was well travelled when trains were a popular mode of transportation in Johnstown. Today this street is East Pratt.

The well used road to Green Hill Cemetery and beyond no longer is just a dirt road. More driving paths are visible in Green Hill Cemetery.

The well used road to Green Hill Cemetery and beyond no longer is just a dirt road. More driving paths are visible in Green Hill Cemetery.