Altoona in Blair County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Locomotive 790 Bell
Locomotive 790
Builders No. 3165
Locomotive 790 was built
Juniata Shops, Altoona, PA.
12-18-1916
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells, and the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is December 18, 1916.
Location. 40° 30.818′ N, 78° 24.263′ W. Marker is in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in Blair County. It is on 11th Avenue west of 14th Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Altoona PA 16601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Veterans Mall (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (within shouting distance of this marker); Blair County Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients (within shouting distance of this marker); The Downtown Altoona Historic District (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Silver Chief (about 500 feet away); First Pennsylvania Railroad YMCA (about 800 feet away); Logan House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stars & Stripes Forever (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Altoona.
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