History of Blair County Pennsylvania; Compiled from An Illustrated History of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Etc.
by William Egle
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1876. The history of Blair County, PA, is recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this NEW 19 Page Booklet, reprinted primarily from three hard-to-find books: An Illustrated History of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (1976) by William Egle, M.D., Pennsylvania, a Guide to the Keystone State, a WPA project published in 1940, and My Pennsylvania, a 1946 project of the Bureau of Publications, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The spiral-bound booklet is printed one-sided on 60# paper, with the print enlarged for easier reading. A clear vinyl sheet protects the front cover. The communities mentioned include: Hollidaysburg, Altoona, Claysburg, Duncansville, Frankstown, Martinsburg, Newry, Tyrone, Williamsburg,; and townships: Allegheny, Antis, Blair, Catharine, Frankstown, Snyder, Tyrone, Woodberry, Greenfield, Huston, North Woodberry, Freedom, Juniata, Logan and Taylor. The Egle history covers the early development of this area, while excerpts from the WPA book, give a nostalgic glimpse from a 1940 vantage point, including interesting historical notes, especially as they relate to sightseeing possibilities. Among the many and diverse subjects in the booklet are: Early settlers, County formation in 1846, Pennsylvania Railroad in Altoona; Indian Troubles; Politics; Land of Many Valleys (Juniata, Sinking Spring, Logans, Scotch, Canoe, and Morrisons Cove); 2 great curiosities: Arch Spring and Cave; RR and Canal form first Unified Transportation System in PA; Charles Dickens travels through area; a Penny Toss names a town; Frontier Missionary Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin; model iron works; exile of Chief John Logan; and other interesting bits of history and trivia. The recently added third book includes a 1940s map of the county, several photos and a concise update of the county's progress as it looked shortly after World War II. ILLUSTRATIONS include Blair County Court House and Distant View of the Alleghenies (full page). . Limited Edition Reprint. Spiral/Comb . New/No Jacket. 8.5" x 11". Private Press.
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- AzArrow (US)
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- Title
- History of Blair County Pennsylvania; Compiled from An Illustrated History of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Etc.
- Author
- William Egle
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- New New
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Limited Edition Reprint
- Date Published
- 1876
- Size
- 8.5" x 11"
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- WPA Guide History Genealogy County PA Pennsylvania Altoona Charles Dickens Blair
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