The stories of Blair County, PA
6 narrated audio stories from across Blair County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
Through the Mountain, Before the Modern Railroad
How a mountain crossing turned Blair County into a transportation hinge.
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
When Boats Climbed the Alleghenies
A mountain crossing that turned canal travel into high engineering drama.
Horseshoe Curve
The Bend That Carried a Railroad Over the Mountains
How a sweeping curve turned a mountain barrier into a railroad landmark.
Horseshoe Curve
The Bend That Carried a War
How one mountain railroad curve became vital wartime infrastructure.
Fort Roberdeau Historic Site and Natural Area
A Fort Built for Bullets
A frontier fort rose to protect lead when ammunition was desperately needed.
Blair County
When the War Came to Altoona
A railroad city becomes a Civil War command room for governors.
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