Request for Bids to lease residential real estate within Johnstown Flood National Memorial (JOFL)

Unique Apartments Available for Lease in a National Park Service Historic Building, St. Michael PA.

The Double Cottage with Johnstown Flood National Memorial is a 2-story frame structure with a hipped roof, large front porches, and a small rear wing porch. The structure is currently divided into four apartments with separate entrances from the front and rear porches. Apartment 1 is on the right side of the structure to the rear of this structure, 1st floor. Apartment 3 is on the right side of the structure, second story, going east on 210 N Main Street, Apartment 4 is on the left side, second story and Apartment 2 is on the left side first story. The cottage is located adjacent to the existing road in the St. Michael Historic District.

Apartment 1,2,3, and 4 all have approximately 900 square feet with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

Other important details regarding all 4 apartments

• Baseboard electric heat


• Laundry room with washer and dryer


• Living room


• Front porch with nice views


• Off street parking


• HW Floors


• 2 large bedrooms with carpet


• 1 full bath with tub


• Stove and refrigerator. No dishwasher.


• No air conditioning


• Snow removal included


• Tenants responsible for trash, water, electric, and sewer

The minimum fair market value rent has been determined to be $6,600.00 annually, payable in equal monthly installments of $550.00 each month

Earliest lease start date for each apartment:

Apartment 1: 4/1/2025

Apartment 2: 5/1/2025

Apartment 3: 11/1/2024

Apartment 4: 11/2/2024

For further information or a tour of the property please contact:

Nathan Vinglas

Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site

110 Federal Park Road

Gallitzin, PA 16641

(814) 886-6128

E-mail: Nathan_Vinglas@nps.gov