Altoona is located in Blair County, Pennsylvania, in the south central part of the state. It has a population of more than 47,000 people, making it the tenth largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The city serves as the center to more than 125,000 residents.
Much of the history of Altoona was based on the railroad. The city housed large factories that built locomotives, railroad cars and equipment for the industry. These factories employed more than 15,000 people at its peak. Almost nothing is left from this industry. However, to this day, between 60-80 trains daily pass through here and there is a large maintenance and repair center located in Altoona.
Today, Altoona is busy revitalizing itself and its economy. In fact, one of the fastest growing chains of convenience stores and gas stations in America is headquartered here. The city is also developing a tourist industry. The famed Horse Shoe Curve that was built by the Pennsylvania Railroad has become a tourist attraction as is the Leaps and Dips which is the world’s oldest wooden roller coaster and is located in Lakemont Park.
The downtown area is the cultural and entertainment center of the city. Many building are considered national treasures, listed in the National Registry. It is a thriving area, with very few vacant offices or buildings. There is also a significant focus here on pedestrian oriented development. Altoona’s downtown area boasts more bridges and undergrounds crossings by the rails than crossings for cars.
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