Horse Shoe Curve On P. & N. W. R. R
Additional Details:
|
Series 8 Horse-Shoe Curve on P. & N. W. R. R., Altoona, Pa. - The city of Altoona is located at the east base of the Allegheny Mountains at an elevation of 1,180 feet above sea level, where the railroad begins to ascend the mountain at a grade of 90 feet to the mile. Horse-Shoe Curve is the most picturesque spot in the Alleghenies, and is located about a mile from Altoona. Population about 55,000 |
