Port Allegany

Port Allegany. . Side A , Birthplace of Allegheny Modernism , Lynn Hall, the premier example of Allegheny Modernism architecture, was built in 1934 by local self-taught architect Walter J. Hall. It is considered an early example of Organic Prairie Architecture and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Hall went on to become the chief builder of Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater. , From Sparkling Waters to Crystal Clear Glass , Once known as "The Glass Manufacturing Capital of the World,” Port Allegany offers three essential resources for making glass: natural gas to heat hot furnaces, abundant sand stone, and water from the river. At the turn of the 20th century, many glass manufacturers were located here, producing window panes, bottles, and containers. The modern architectural glass block, used around the world, was invented here in the 1940s and manufactured here until recently. , Knock on Wood , Along with glass manufacturing and natural gas production, forest management and lumber harvesting are important to the local economy. Hardwoods such as black cherry, white and red oak, maple, beech and birch are plentiful and sought after for their quality. , Allegheny National Forest Region , Pristine forests, clean waters and abundant wildlife lure hunters, anglers, eco-trekkers and those seeking a rural lifestyle. Whitetail deer, black bears, bobcats, eastern coyotes, raccoons, possums, skunks, porcupines and a variety of other small mammals can be seen from the roads or encountered in the forest. , Historic Lynn Hall is just a few miles west along Route 6. , , Side B , Welcome to Port Allegany, Pennsylvania , Established as an important river port in the late 1700s, Port Allegany was originally known as Canoe Place. Explorers and settlers traveled up the river system to Emporium. From there they portaged north, 25 miles by foot over the Eastern Continental Divide, to access the Allegheny River in Port Allegany. , Here they built their canoes for passage on the Allegheny River, which flows north into New York before turning west and then south into the Ohio River at Pittsburgh, providing access to the Mississippi River and all points west. , Pennsylvania's ONLY National Forest , The Allegheny National Forest, west of Port Allegany, offers 514,185 acres of scenic forestlands. Highlights include the Longhouse National Scenic Drive, the Allegheny Reservoir, Hector Falls and Bent Run Waterfall, plus an amazing trail system for hiking, biking, mountain biking, ATV/UTV riding and snowmobiling, as well as 15 campgrounds with over 1,000 sites. The region is a premier outdoor recreation destination year round. , Nearby attractions: You're on the trail to something big! , , The Kinzua Sky Walk is just a few miles west at Kinzua Bridge State Park.