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The Blair Country Historical Society, Inc. looks at the significance of Altoona, PA throughout the past century. Highlighting the Baker’s Mansion is one way that the Blair County Historical Society shows the affluence of some of Altoona’s residents, like ironmaster Elias Baker who built the mansion in 1849 for $15,000, during its golden age. The historical society also sponsors a WWII exhibit, showcasing the reach the war had in a quiet town like Altoona. Visitors can also learn about why Altoona was a Nazi target. Another point of interest may be the Baker Mansion Lecture Series, which is free attendance (though a donation is suggested).

Address: 3419 Oak Lane, Altoona, PA 16602, Phone: 814-942-3916

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Stop by the visitor’s center at Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark See the exhibits at the Railroaders Memorial Museum Watch a baseball at Peoples Natural Gas Field Have fun at Lakemont Park See a play at Altoona Community Theatre View unique works of art at the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art Step back in time at the Blair Country Historical Society, Inc. Take the kids to Quaint Corner Children’s Museum and Discovery Center Have a meal at Finelli’s Italian Villa Have lunch at Mama Randazzo’s Pizzeria and Restaurant Have breakfast at Eat’n Park See a reconstructed fort at Fort Roberdeau Have fun at Holiday Bowl Watch hockey at Galactic Ice Test your skills at Escape Rooms Altoona

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