Here are some of the top places to learn about the citys unique history. Specific to pennsylvania denotes that the book is available from the pennsylvania state library, harrisburg pa. General history of the railroad shops in altoona, pa. The allegheny ridge was a major barrier to the completion of an eastwest railroad across pennsylvania.
Around here, altoona is known as railroad city because it once was the hub of the mighty pennsylvania railroad prr, in its heyday one of the worlds largest railroads. Altoona was founded in 1848 by the pennsylvania railroad with the purpose of. Churella provides a feel for the railroad, and he always considers the broader historical context. We have decided to delay our season opening to may 1st tentatively. Railroad real estate railroad pa homes for sale zillow. The history of pennsylvania, in north america, from the original institution and settlement of that province, under the first proprietor and governor william penn, in 1681, till after the year 1742. Discovering the railroaders memorial museum in altoona. Our roots reach back to some of the earliest days or railroading in the united states. Pennsylvania railroad and long island rr directors inspection trip book, 1947. Map of the pennsylvania railroad and its connections. We like trains and the altoona railroaders memorial museum is one of the best. The horseshoe curve what brought the railroad to altoona and made the pennsylvania railroad such an important company.
The daily item is pleased to present susquehanna river valley railroads, a hardcover pictorial book that captures the history of the central susquehanna river valley. Developmental history railroad growth and development, 1830s1850s comparatively speaking, the railroad industry started late in pennsylvania, in part due to the huge investment sunk by the commonwealth and private investors into the turnpikes and then the main line canal system. The book actually begins decades before the prrs start date in 1846 and sets the stage for its coming on the scene. The central susquehanna river valley has a rich railroad history which has helped build many communities and create thousands of jobs and industries in our area. A history of the bingen railroad station, part one. Pennsylvania railroad book store, model train books, exciting pennsylvania railroad books, railroad history books. The actual view of track trains is limited to about 140 meters of track, but of course you can hear the engines.
The railroad management took a paternalistic interest in the affairs of the community. Uncover the story behind over 100 unique locomotives and priceless pieces of the pa railroad historical collection at the railroad museum of pennsylvania. The pennsylvania railroad books, railroad history books, locomotives, model train railroad books, railroading book store. The champagne special crossing the sharon trestle sept. Baer 1960 april 2015 edition all data subject to correction and change jan. The railroad museum of pennsylvania was created by an act of the state legislature 1963, with a site selected in strasburg, lancaster county 1965. Sleber the loyal war governors conference by timothy van scoyoc. Zillow has 0 homes for sale in railroad pa matching. The northern pacific railroad, the sioux, and the panic of 1873 by m. Harwood outlines the history of a railroad that tried to get though the western pennsylvanian mountains to beat the established pennsylvania railroad. Proceedings before the united states railroad labor board, chicago, july 8 and 9, 1921, containing statement of the position, policy and purpose of the pennsylvania railroad in its dealings with its employees. Upon incorporation of the pennsylvania railroad in 1846, officials immediately began drawing up plans for their railroad s maintenance facilities as their railroad progressed westward. Historic pittsburgh is a collaborative effort from multiple institutions in the greater pittsburgh region and is hosted by the university of pittsburghs library system. The pennsylvania railroad was a good customer of brady stewart studio in the 1950s and 1960s.
Altoona was founded in 1848 by the pennsylvania railroad with the purpose of building a hub for their expanding. Upon incorporation of the pennsylvania railroad in 1846, officials immediately began drawing up plans for their railroads maintenance facilities as their railroad progressed westward. Exploring the history of railroading in altoona, pennsylvania. Do not think of the pennsylvania railroad as a business enterprise, forbes. History of the city of altoona and blair county, including sketches of the shops of the pennsylvania railroad company, edited by james h. Map of the northeastern united states showing drainage, cities and towns, county boundaries, coal in pennsylvania, and the railroad network with emphasis on the main line. With plan of organization, portraits of officials and biographical sketches, volume 1 william bender wilson henry t. Special history study prr shops and works altoona, pa. Its origin, construction, condition, and connections. My husband and i live just a few miles from altoona. Ride through the gallitzin tunnels and horseshoe curve to experience an engineering marvel built in the mid1800s. One of the best times to visit altoona is during railfest, held in early october. The gallery includes images of the various union and pennsylvania railroad stations and contracted photographic assignments for the railroad. Cities usually grow to maturity and then sprout suburbs.
Clugh 19011994 named assistant chief mechanical officer. This book will become the standard history of the standard railroad of the world. Pennsylvania railroad company, largest of the trunkline railroads that connected the east coast of the united states with the interior. The nations railroad heart by david moltkehansen getting a move on. In 1908, in an effort to deal with pennsylvania railroads upper management, the brotherhood of locomotive firemen and engineers requested to negotiate directly with general manager of the pennsylvania railroad matters which affected union employees. Due to the covid19 situation the railroaders memorial museum and horseshoe curve nhl is using extreme caution for the wellness of our patrons and supporters. Always said it was a great honor to feel like a part of getting them home may 1944 pennsylvania railroad nations business magazine mainly vintage chicagoland railroad photos by others, with occasional contemporary photos by me. None of records held by the pennsylvania state archives provide. Navigate to the global search form search landmark. This book will become the standard history of the standard. Note from the editor by tamara gaskell miller note from the president.
By 1850, the railroad had been constructed from harrisburg west to altoona. There are not a lot of books out there on the historic maryland and pennsylvania railroad, so if you want to learn about the history of this great little line, this is a must have. Developmental history phmc railroads of pennsylvania. Pennsylvania railroad photographs historic pittsburgh. Outside of a dozen or so houses which the railroad built for the officers and higher workmen, the dwellings were makeshift wooden affairs, most of them painted a dull drab unrelieved by any trimming. Very gradually, the museum began acquiring its first locomotives and railroad cars, with the pennsylvania railroads historic collection arriving in strasburg from northumberland, pa 1969. Pennsylvania railroad company american railway britannica. Read about the early history of pennsylvania, its oil history, its cultural evolution, and much more. As early as 1854, the railroad directors noted in their annual report of the scarcity of employee housing in altoona and the high cost of rents in all of the noncompany built houses. Book jackson house bed and breakfast, railroad on tripadvisor.
Apr 08, 2020 if you have time after visiting the railroaders memorial museum in altoona, take the short drive over to the horseshoe curve on the outskirts of town or the many other train viewing spots in the area. It was so named because it was established in the commonwealth of pennsylvania. Susquehanna river valley railroads history book pediment. A history of the bingen railroad station, part one the bingen station and the village itself existed to serve the north pennsylvania iron company. The state archives does not own a copy of this book, but it should be available at libraries or via interlibrary loan. History of the pennsylvania railroad the pennsylvania railroad s history has been a long and colorful one. Transportation revolutions in altoona by brian black and p. A general chronology of the pennsylvania railroad company its predecessors and successors and its historical context by christopher t. Centennial history of the pennsylvania railroad company, 18461946. Pennsylvania railroad images pittsburgh area images. The pennsylvania railroad was an american class i railroad that was established in 1846 and. He has written 10 books on railroad, transportation, and pennsylvania history, among which are histories of.
Altoona pa images of america anne frances pulling on. Microfilm historical records record books of the brotherhood of railroad trainmen. Map of the united states showing major relief by hachures, drainage, and the railroad network with named lines and emphasis on the main line. Railroad officials insisted that such negotiations be taken up on a lower level. And believe me, theres no better place to enjoy railroad history than altoona, a city in southcentral pennsylvania with a rich railroad heritage. In 1849, the railroad began developing the community that became altoona as a staging area for the construction of the rail line. Sep 29, 2011 a history of the bingen railroad station, part one the bingen station and the village itself existed to serve the north pennsylvania iron company.
East west movement of fright was important and the south pa rr wanted to provide a cheaper and more direct route from pittsburgh. Pennsylvania railroad replaces an old bridge span with a new one in than three minutes. Choose our history of pennsylvania books at arcadia publishing. Pennsylvania railroad ad troop train as an engineer on the p. Good for kids learning about altoona and the pa railroad. Pennsylvania railroad, 1912 page images at hathitrust. I found george hiltons book to be an informative and invaluable referance for anyone interested in railroading or regional history. A collection of photographs of the history of the pennsylvania railroad station and railroad activities in western pennsylvania. The pennsylvania railroad reporting mark prr, legal name the pennsylvania railroad company, also known as the pennsy was an american class i railroad that was established in 1846 and was headquartered in philadelphia, pennsylvania. While much of the railroading industry has pulled out of the area, that doesnt mean that there is nothing left to see in the city related to this industrial history. Jackson house bed and breakfast, railroad tripadvisor. The pennsylvania center for the book pennsylvania railroad. This book is also a nice read for anyone who may simply be interested in learning something about the region.
Altoona and the pennsylvania railroad historical society. Sep 12, 2016 here are some of the top places to learn about the citys unique history. History of the north pennsylvania railroad by hare, jay v. A must for blair county homegrown and railroad buffs. Altoona was founded in 1848 by the pennsylvania railroad with the purpose of building a hub for their expanding railroad empire. Railroad maps, 1828 to 1900, available online, pennsylvania. Founded in 1846 as purely an instate line, the philadelphiabased pennsylvania railroad became the nations single most important railroad, carrying 10 percent of all freight in america and 20 percent of all passengers. Elsewhere, the seach will be visibly opened after this button is selected.
It was chartered in 1846 by the pennsylvania legislature to build a line between harrisburg and pittsburgh. Trackside pennsylvania railroad with john dziobko jr moring sun books 2008 dj. Altoona is a city built by the pennsylvania railroad. Primary resources company history annual reports dredge, james. A pictorial history by edwin p alexander and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. An extensive and colorful salute to the nations largest railroa. This is the quintessential tome on the history of one of the, if not the greatest business enterprise of the 19th and 20th centuries the pennsylvania railroad prr.
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