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Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
Nearby Attractions
 

Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum
814-946-0834 20mi

Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark
814-946-0834 15mi

Portage Station Museum

814-736-9223 10mi

Local Partners & Information Resources

Allegheny Mountains Convention and Visitors Bureau
Cresson Area Chamber of Commerce
Railroaders Heritage Corporation
Johnstown Area Heritage Association
East Entrance Staple Bend Tunnel  

Did You Know?
In 1824 an all-water route through the Allegheny Mountains was proposed. A 4 mile tunnel "like a well dug horizontially" would be needed, along with ventilation shafts and support features. A portage over the mountains was built instead.

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Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:31 EST