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Around Cresson and the Alleghenies
In this book, early views of the famous Horseshoe Curve, the Gallitzin Tunnels, and the Mountain House are intertwined with photographs of homes, churches, and the people who made the area prosper and grow.

The Allegheny Mountains constantly challenged early settlers to use their creativity and skills to conquer what seemed an almost insurmountable barrier. The founding fathers recognized potential in the area both as a resort and as a thriving town that would attract industry. Through hard work and innovation, an all-rail route over the mountains was established, linking the area with important industrial and trade centers. Many people came to Cresson to enjoy the health and recreational benefits of its natural springs, and the area's ""pike"" afforded the first stage link between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. When the Pennsylvania Railroad established headquarters here, with a roundhouse, machine shops, and branch lines, the area entered an era of industrial prosperity. In this remarkable volume, over 200 rare images are combined with informative and insightful text. Readers visit Loretto, a town founded by ""A Prince-Priest, Demetrius A. Gallitzin, Apostle of the Alleghenies"" and they are transported to Portage and Lilly, areas of woodlands that gave rise to numerous sawmills.

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Around Cresson and the Alleghenies
In this book, early views of the famous Horseshoe Curve, the Gallitzin Tunnels, and the Mountain House are intertwined with photographs of homes, churches, and the people who made the area prosper and grow.

The Allegheny Mountains constantly challenged early settlers to use their creativity and skills to conquer what seemed an almost insurmountable barrier. The founding fathers recognized potential in the area both as a resort and as a thriving town that would attract industry. Through hard work and innovation, an all-rail route over the mountains was established, linking the area with important industrial and trade centers. Many people came to Cresson to enjoy the health and recreational benefits of its natural springs, and the area's ""pike"" afforded the first stage link between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. When the Pennsylvania Railroad established headquarters here, with a roundhouse, machine shops, and branch lines, the area entered an era of industrial prosperity. In this remarkable volume, over 200 rare images are combined with informative and insightful text. Readers visit Loretto, a town founded by ""A Prince-Priest, Demetrius A. Gallitzin, Apostle of the Alleghenies"" and they are transported to Portage and Lilly, areas of woodlands that gave rise to numerous sawmills.

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Around Cresson and the Alleghenies

Around Cresson and the Alleghenies

by Arcadia Publishing
Around Cresson and the Alleghenies

Around Cresson and the Alleghenies

by Arcadia Publishing

Overview

In this book, early views of the famous Horseshoe Curve, the Gallitzin Tunnels, and the Mountain House are intertwined with photographs of homes, churches, and the people who made the area prosper and grow.

The Allegheny Mountains constantly challenged early settlers to use their creativity and skills to conquer what seemed an almost insurmountable barrier. The founding fathers recognized potential in the area both as a resort and as a thriving town that would attract industry. Through hard work and innovation, an all-rail route over the mountains was established, linking the area with important industrial and trade centers. Many people came to Cresson to enjoy the health and recreational benefits of its natural springs, and the area's ""pike"" afforded the first stage link between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. When the Pennsylvania Railroad established headquarters here, with a roundhouse, machine shops, and branch lines, the area entered an era of industrial prosperity. In this remarkable volume, over 200 rare images are combined with informative and insightful text. Readers visit Loretto, a town founded by ""A Prince-Priest, Demetrius A. Gallitzin, Apostle of the Alleghenies"" and they are transported to Portage and Lilly, areas of woodlands that gave rise to numerous sawmills.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780738590400
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date: 03/01/1997
Series: Images of America Series
Pages: 128
Sales rank: 649,299
Product dimensions: 6.40(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

With Around Cresson and the Alleghenies, Sr. Anne Frances Pulling has created an intimate look at this magnificent and historic mountain region of Pennsylvania. She has gathered images from numerous private collections and from the archives of the Cresson Historical Association, St. Francis College, Mount Aloysius College, the Sisters of Mercy, and the Mainline Dispatch to create a volume that will earn a lasting place on the bookshelves of residents and visitors alike.
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