Pennsylvania · County

Blair County

32 listed places in 9 towns, 3 of them National Historic Landmarks.

Towns with a city page

Altoona 16Johnstown 16
Landmark · Johnstown
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
National Historic LandmarkListed 1966
Landmark · Altoona
Horseshoe Curve
National Historic LandmarkListed 1966
Landmark · Altoona
Leap-the-Dips
National Historic LandmarkListed 1991
Structure · Altoona
Allegheny Furnace
StructureListed 1991

Every listing

Allegheny Furnace▾1991
Address
3400 Crescent Rd., Altoona
Listed
Sep 6, 1991
Listed for
Industry
Significance
State
Reference
91001131
Built
1811
Contributing
1 building, 1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Allegheny Furnace
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic SiteNHL1966
Altoona Armory▾1991
Address
327 Frankstown Rd., Logan Township, Altoona
Listed
May 9, 1991
Listed for
Military, Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
91000507
Built
1938
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Altoona Armory
Baker Mansion▾1975
Address
3500 Baker Blvd., Altoona
Listed
Jun 5, 1975
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
75001619
Style
Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Baker Mansion
Blair County Courthouse▾1976
Address
423 Allegheny St., Hollidaysburg
Listed
Jun 17, 1976
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
76001606
Style
Gothic Revival
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Blair County Courthouse
Broad Avenue Historic District▾2002
Address
Roughly along Broad Ave., from 23rd to 31st Sts., Altoona
Listed
Jul 25, 2002
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
02000806
Style
Renaissance Revival architecture
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Broad Avenue Historic District
Central Trust Company Buildings▾1984
Address
1210-1218 11th Ave., Altoona
Listed
Nov 1, 1984
Listed for
Commerce, Economics, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Brett Building
Reference
84000271
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Central Trust Company Buildings
Chimney Rocks▾·
Address
Chimney Rocks Park (Chimney Rocks Rd.), Hollidaysburg
Listed for
Conservation
Significance
Local
Reference
100006540
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗
Downtown Altoona Historic District▾1992
Address
Roughly bounded by 11th Ave., 11th St., 15th Ave. and 13th St., also 700--1000 Lexington and 900--1000 Howard Aves., Altoona
Listed
Jul 24, 1992
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
See Also:Dudley, Charles P., House; Central Trust Company Build
Reference
92000946
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Downtown Altoona Historic District
Downtown Altoona Historic District (Boundary Increase)▾2004
Address
1330-1410 and 1409-1431 11th Ave. and 1331-1429 Ave., Altoona
Listed
Aug 20, 2004
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
04000885
Contributing
11 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Downtown Altoona Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Etna Furnace▾1973
Address
N of Williamsburg, Catharine Township, Williamsburg
Listed
Apr 11, 1973
Listed for
Industry, Commerce
Significance
State
Also known as
See Also:Etna Furnace (Boundary Increase); Etna Furnace (Boun
Reference
73001593
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Etna Furnace
Etna Furnace (Boundary Decrease)▾1991
Address
Roughly, area W of Etna Furnace buildings, N and S of Roaring Run, Mt. Etna
Listed
Sep 6, 1991
Listed for
Industry
Significance
State
Also known as
See Also:Etna Furnace; Etna Furnace (Boundary Increase)
Reference
91001369
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗
Etna Furnace (Boundary Increase)▾1991
Address
Roughly, area S and E of Frankstown Br. Juniata R. bend at Mt. Etna, Catherine Township, Mt. Etna
Listed
Sep 6, 1991
Listed for
Industry, Community planning, Historical archaeology, Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
Mount Etna Furnace; Aetna Furnace; Aetna Iron Works; See Also:E
Reference
91001145
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗
Fort Roberdeau▾1974
Address
W of Culp off U.S. 220, Tyronne Township, Culp vicinity
Listed
May 29, 1974
Listed for
Military
Significance
State
Also known as
The Lead Mine Fort
Reference
74001753
Contributing
1 site
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Fort Roberdeau
Highland Hall▾1978
Address
517 Walnut St., Hollidaysburg
Listed
Sep 13, 1978
Listed for
Education, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Courthouse Annex
Reference
78002351
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Highland Hall
Hollidaysburg Historic District▾1985
Address
Roughly bounded by Spruce, Bella, Blair, and Juniata Sts., Hollidaysburg
Listed
Dec 26, 1985
Listed for
Industry, Commerce, Transportation, Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
See Also:Blair County Courthouse; Highland Hall
Reference
85003158
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Hollidaysburg Historic District
Horseshoe CurveNHL1966
Jacob Isett House and Store▾1997
Address
PA 1013, .3 mi. S of jct. with PA 1015, Tyrone Township, Arch Spring
Listed
Mar 28, 1997
Listed for
Architecture, Exploration and settlement
Significance
Local
Also known as
Arch Spring Farm
Reference
97000290
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Isett, Jacob, House and Store
Jaffa Mosque▾·
Address
2200 Broad Avenue, Altoona
Listed for
Architecture, Social history
Significance
Local
Also known as
Jaffa Shrine Center
Reference
100012143
Contributing
1 building, 3 structures
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Keith, D.S., Junior High School▾2011
Address
1318 19th Ave., Altoona
Listed
Dec 20, 2011
Listed for
Education
Significance
Local
Also known as
West Side Junior High School; Keith Hilltop Terrace Apartments
Reference
11000922
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Keith, D.S., Junior High School
Knickerbocker Historic District▾2002
Address
4th, 5th and 6th Aves., Burgoon Rd., 40th and 41sts., Altoona
Listed
Feb 20, 2002
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
02000064
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Knickerbocker Historic District
Leap-the-DipsNHL1991
Llyswen Historic District▾2002
Address
Coleridge, Logan, Aldrich bounded by Mill Run and Ward, Altoona
Listed
Jul 25, 2002
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
02000807
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Llyswen Historic District
Mishler Theatre▾1973
Address
1208 12th Ave., Altoona
Listed
Apr 11, 1973
Listed for
Architecture, Performing arts
Significance
Local
Reference
73001592
Built
1906
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Mishler Theatre
Noble, J. L. School▾1996
Address
209 12th Ave., Juniata, Altoona
Listed
Jul 11, 1996
Listed for
Architecture, Education
Significance
Local
Reference
96000712
Style
Renaissance Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Noble, J. L. School
Penn Alto Hotel▾1989
Address
12th St. and 13th Ave., Altoona
Listed
May 5, 1989
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
89000350
Built
1921
Style
Renaissance Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Penn Alto Hotel
Roaring Spring Historic District▾1995
Address
Roughly bounded by Barley, Lower, Walnut, Roosevelt, California, Hickory, Fairview, Sugar and N. Main Sts., Roaring Spring
Listed
Mar 3, 1995
Listed for
Social history, Industry, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
95000133
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Roaring Spring Historic District
Daniel Royer House▾1975
Address
5 mi. SW of Williamsburg on PA 866, Woodbury Township, Williamsburg vicinity
Listed
Nov 3, 1975
Listed for
Industry, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
75001620
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Royer, Daniel, House
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church▾1978
Address
NE of Culp, Tyronne Township, Culp vicinity
Listed
Sep 18, 1978
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Brick Church
Reference
78002350
Style
Queen Anne style architecture in the United States
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Tyrone Armory▾1989
Address
956 S. Logan Ave., Tyrone
Listed
Dec 22, 1989
Listed for
Military, Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
89002083
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Tyrone Armory
Tyrone Borough Historic District▾1993
Address
Roughly bounded by W. 14th St., Logan Ave., Bald Eagle Ave., the Little Juniata R., W. 8th St. and Jefferson Ave., Tyrone
Listed
Jan 21, 1993
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
See Also:Tyrone Armory
Reference
92001823
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Tyrone Borough Historic District
Williamsburg Historic District▾1995
Address
Approximately 30 square blocks centered around Second and High Sts., Williamsburg
Listed
May 12, 1995
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
95000518
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Williamsburg Historic District

Neighboring counties

Bedford 30Cambria 33Centre 64Clearfield 20Huntingdon 42

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