| Here is page 42 of a 64-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "World Famous Horseshoe Curve, Altoona, Pennsylvania Railroad." It was first issued in September of 1973. Partial Caption: "On February 6, 1854, Altoona was incorporated as a borough. About this time the Logan House, one of the finest hotels in the United States, was opened by the railroad company to accommodate the immense travel over its lines." (To identify these buildings, refer to pages 37 and 38.) |