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Morley's Dog is a Victorian-era statue that was washed away in the great Johnstown flood of 1889, but was recovered and eventually donated to the city. Since then, Morley's Dog has become a beloved Johnstown icon. But the statue is badly in need of restoration. This section of the Johnstown Area Heritage Association (JAHA) site tells you all about the history of Morley's Dog and how you can help save Johnstown's best friend.
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| | The Conservation Effort | JAHA has brought in a trained conservator from the National Park Service to examine the Morley's Dog statue, and the metallurgists at Concurrent Technologies Corporation have volunteered their time to do a detailed analysis of the statue's material.
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The Morley's Dog Restoration Fund has been established by JAHA to raise money for the statue's conservation. A variety of community organizations and individuals have stepped forward to help with the fundraising efforts, including:
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• A benefit concert was held by the Russell Lauf Band with special guest ERA at the Heritage Discovery Center on June 11, 2004.
• A poker run was held by the Cambria County chapter of the biker club ABATE in summer 2004.
• JAHA's spring 2004 Gala, "A Salute to Morley's Dog," raised some funds through the sale of specialty drinks and some dog-themed items in the silent auction.
• James Miller, a young Johnstown resident, has collected donations for Morley's Dog and helped generate public interest in the project.
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Check back often for updates on the effort to save Morley's Dog!
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