Entrance to Prince Gallitzin's crypt in front of Saint Michael's Church in Loretto, PA.

Visiting Prince Gallitzin’s Crypt in Cambria County

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Prince Gallitzin's crypt in Cambria County contains the remains of a former Russian prince turned trailblazing Catholic priest, Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin. Born the son of...
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Path of the Flood 3D model at the Johnstown Flood Museum in Cambria County.

Exploring the Johnstown Flood Museum in Cambria County

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The Johnstown Flood Museum, located in downtown Johnstown, tells the story of the tragic May 31, 1889 flood that killed over 2,200 people and...
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Illustration of the South Fork Dam failing on May 31, 1889, causing the Johnstown Flood.

Exploring the Johnstown Flood National Memorial in Cambria County

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The Johnstown Flood National Memorial honors the more than 2,200 lives lost and the thousands more injured in the Johnstown Flood of May 31,...
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Pollock Road near Schwab Auditorium and Old Main in the 1940s.

Visiting Penn State in the 1940s

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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...
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The Hagan House on Kentuck Knob in Fayette County Pennsylvania.

Exploring Kentuck Knob in Fayette County

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

Riding the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway in Jim Thorpe

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

Exploring the Gallitzin Tunnels in Cambria County

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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...
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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

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

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Patriot Park near Shanksville is a memorial intended to honor all those who served in the United States military during the Global War on...
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The Flight 93 Memorial Chapel 3 miles outside of Shanksville, PA.

Visiting the Flight 93 Memorial Chapel Near Shanksville

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