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Pollock Road near Schwab Auditorium and Old Main in the 1940s.

Visiting Penn State in the 1940s

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - December 25, 2021 4

What did the Penn State main campus look like in the 1940s, and how do those same locations look in 2021? Recently while going through...

The Hagan House on Kentuck Knob in Fayette County Pennsylvania.

Exploring Kentuck Knob in Fayette County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - December 6, 2021 2

Kentuck Knob in Fayette County is a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home built in 1954 for Isaac and Bernardine Hagan, founders of the Hagan Ice...

Fall foliage around the train station in Jim Thorpe, PA.

Riding the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway in Jim Thorpe

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - October 21, 2021 0

If you're looking for information about the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway in Jim Thorpe, PA you're in the right place! The Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway...

The Gallitzin Tunnels in downtown Gallitzin, Pennsylvania.

Exploring the Gallitzin Tunnels in Cambria County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - September 21, 2021 0

The Gallitzin Tunnels are a trio of railroad tunnels through the Allegheny Mountains in Cambria County. Completed at different times between 1854 and 1904, these...

A collage of four photos showcasing the East Broad Top Railroad in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. The first image captures a steam locomotive with billowing smoke at sunset. The second shows a conductor aboard the locomotive. The third depicts the train amidst a winter landscape with white smoke against the hills. The last image is of an open passenger car traveling through a lush green forest.

Riding the East Broad Top Railroad in Huntingdon County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - September 16, 2021 0

If you're looking for information about the East Broad Top Railroad in Huntingdon County, you're in the right place! The East Broad Top Railroad is...

A collage of four photos taken at Patriot Park in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, each representing different elements of the park's dedication to honoring America's Post 9-11 Global War on Terrorism Armed Forces. The top left image features a field of American flags with a silhouette of a kneeling soldier and a battlefield cross, symbolizing respect and remembrance. The top right image shows the park's entrance sign directing visitors to the "Post 9/11 U.S. Armed Forces Memorial," accompanied by an American flag and a military Humvee. The bottom left image highlights a Gold Star Memorial plaque, dedicated to families who have lost loved ones in defense of the United States. The bottom right image illustrates the park's future vision, showcasing plans for expansion, including a visitor center and additional memorials. The collage encapsulates the park's mission to honor the sacrifices of those who served and their families.

Visiting Patriot Park in Somerset County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - September 6, 2021 1

Patriot Park near Shanksville is a memorial intended to honor all those who served in the United States military during the Global War on...

The Flight 93 Memorial Chapel 3 miles outside of Shanksville, PA.

Visiting the Flight 93 Memorial Chapel Near Shanksville

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - September 6, 2021 6

The Flight 93 Memorial Chapel is a place to reverently reflect on the courage and heroism of the passengers and crew of United Airlines...

Entering the historic and allegedly haunted Quaker Cemetery and church near Perryopolis, PA.

Exploring the Haunted Quaker Church in Fayette County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - August 30, 2021 4

The "haunted Quaker Church" just outside of Perryopolis in Fayette County is much more famous for what allegedly happened there than what actually happened...

Exploring th ethree historic lighthouses in Erie Pennsylvania.

Exploring the Historic Lighthouses of Erie

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - August 9, 2021 0

Erie, Pennsylvania is home to three historic lighthouses, all of which helped mariners navigate their way along the shores of Lake Erie and into...

Entering the Yuengling Brewery for the free tour.

Touring the Yuengling Brewery in Pottsville

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - June 23, 2021 2

Yuengling beer is one of Pennsylvania's best-known and most-beloved products, right up there with Hershey's chocolate and Zippo lighters. And since 1829, the Yuengling family...