We had a single mission: Go to Altoona and learn what made the city tick.
Altoona was a quiet, quaint, sleepy town upon our visit. End of summer, beginning of fall. Locals were confused why we travelled to Altoona for our journey — we were too. The images captured reflect our entire journey from start-to-finish, from my viewpoint and Tyler’s suggestions. All in all, we explored the city for 8 hours, before we headed back to the Happy Valley to reflect on the trip and present our findings.
After our presentation, we were informed that we were supposed to go to Boalsburg. Oh well, we still had a great time and became great friends.
The Pictures
City Hall Commons Apartments: 2.3/5 on Google
Tom and Joe's Diner
Serving Altoona since 1933
The Bat-dumpster
Friendly neighbors
Rails for as far as the eye could see
A giant complex owned by the Shriner's
Not a casino, but a nursing home!
Training capsule from the Columbia mission
Sheetz HQ
The Knickerbocker Tavern!
Local fire station
Tyler enjoyed the trains
Sheetz corporate headquarters
We asked ourselves the same question
All invented in Altoona!
Boyer Candy's plant, home of the Clark bar and Mallo Cup
We took a visit to the outlet store
Tyler had a great time
Witnessed a train at the Horseshoe Curve
A 220-degree curve, crucial to supplying forces in WWII