{"product_id":"blair-county-pa-regional-history-collection-altoona-vicinity-copy","title":"Blair County PA - Regional History Collection – Northern \u0026 Western Blair County","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a collection of various historical and genealogical reference works on Pennsylvania.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThese references cover 1000's of individuals, and are an excellent way to start or continue research focused on PA. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis material was scanned from original publications and will be provided as text searchable PDFs (unless noted in description). These files can be read using many PDF reader programs (Windows \/ Mac \/ Linux), however Adobe Reader or Acrobat are recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBird's-Eye View of the Borough of Bellwood, Blair County, Pennsylvania\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(T. M. Fowler \u0026amp; James B. Moyer, 1895)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a detailed image from birds-eye perspective of the city of Bellwood, Blair County, PA in the year 1895.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt details streets, homes, businesses, churches, etc., providing a unique view of the town and wider area.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt also includes an inset of the public school building.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis file is not text-searchable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyrone, Blair County, Pennsylvania 1895 (T. M. Fowler \u0026amp; James B. Moyer, 1895)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a detailed image from birds-eye perspective of the city of Tyrone, Blair County, PA in the year 1895.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt details streets, homes, businesses, churches, etc., providing a unique view of the town and wider area.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis file is not text-searchable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyrone of To-Day - The Gateway of the Alleghenies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Rev. W. H. Wilson, 1897, 194 pages)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an early history of Tyrone, Blair County, PA published in 1897.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt offers a wealth of information on the town and its vicinity, including its history and growth, its present (1897) status, as well as information on its citizens.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eA nice feature of this publication is a business directory of the town as well as a section\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003econtaining sketches of dozens of Tyrone's businesses.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThere are also a number of photographs includes featuring prominent citizens of or scenes around Tyrone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBusinesses Sketched:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tyrone Iron Company, The Pennsylvania Railroad, Morris' Quarries, Keystone Lime \u0026amp; Stone Company, The North Star Tannery, The Morrison \u0026amp; Cass Co., Paper Mill, A. G. Morris \u0026amp; Sons Foundry and Machine Shop,\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eTyrone Boiler Works, Tyrone Shoe Company, Elkhurst Art School, Solar Print House, Beyer's Mills, Tyrone Planing Mills, Tyrone Milling Company, Tyrone Marble Works, Tyrone Glass Factory, Templeton \u0026amp; Co.'s Department Store, Walton \u0026amp; Acklin Jewelers, Mrs. Ella Black's Millinery Store, G. W. Strong's Bargain Store, J. S. Gillam \u0026amp; Co., Study's Dry Goods Store, William Vogt Clothing House, Tyrone Steam Laundry, H. H. Stratiff Machinist, F. G. Albright (department store), D. G. Owen's Department Store, J. W. Fisher Stoves and Tinware, Port's Furnature Store, Arnold \u0026amp; Miller Florists, A. L. Koons Manufacturing Confectioner, Farran Zerbe (department store), Kirk-Camp Furniture Co., Cosel Oak Hall Clothier and Furnisher, E. D. Mock Grocer, J. J. Wilmore Carriage Works, Hicks \u0026amp; Troutwine Meat Markets, Sprangle Brothers, R. S. Minich \u0026amp; Son, J. Langenbacher \u0026amp; Son, Friedly \u0026amp; Kaup, Wm. M. Snyder, John D. Cox Gunsmith, Mahlon Cryder Clothier, Mock \u0026amp; Buck Grocers, Wilson \u0026amp; Co. Grocers, The Bee Hive Store, W. B. Murdock Grocer, J. C. McConahy's Shoe Store, Jones Furniture Company, W. F. Wise Co. Scenic Artists, Decorators and Theatrical Architects, Architectural Implements and Harnesses - J. A. C. Rider, Bald Eagle Carriage Works, E. P. Irvin \u0026amp; Co. Hardware, Franciscus Hardware Company, The Tyrone Herald, The Tyrone Times, Matt L. Allison Job Printing, Blair County Bank, The First National Bank, A. B. \u0026amp; L. Association\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBirds Eye View of Williamsburg, Blair Co., PA 1906 (Fowler \u0026amp; Kelly, 1906)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a detailed image from birds-eye perspective of the town of Williamsburg, Blair County, PA in the year 1906.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt details streets, homes, businesses, churches, etc., providing a unique view of the town and wider area.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt also includes insets of several prominent buildings of the town.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis file is not text-searchable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory of the Early Settling of the Bald Eagle Valley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(William E. Marks, 1939, 19 pages)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Foreword: \"The writer has spent much time and labor in research, largely from old warrants and deeds, and believes that this booklet will give you valuable information as to the early settling of the Bald Eagle Valley and Centre County, that can not be found in any other publication.\"\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAlthough most of the information deals with Centre County, some areas of neighboring Blair and Clinton Counties are also covered.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe towns that this publication focuses on are: Bald Eagle, Beech Creek, Bellefonte, Curtin, Eagleville, Fowler, Hannah, Howard, Julian, Lock Haven, Martha, Milesburg, Mill Hall, Philipsburg, Port Matilda, Show Shoe, Snow Shoe Intersection, Tyrone, and Unionville.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory of the First Presbyterian Church of Williamsburg,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlair County, Pennsylvania (William Ray Metz, 1941, 80 pages)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis publication provides a history of this congregation related through its pastorates over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Short History of Tyrone Borough (Ralph T. Wolfgang, 1950, 63 pages)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a brief history of the borough of Tyrone, Blair County, PA written by a long-time resident.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt builds on the earlier history \"Tyrone of To-Day\" published in 1897, and although it contains some information from before that date, much of the information relates the Tyrone's history in the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBellwood’s First 75 Years 1888-1963 (Altoona Printing \u0026amp; Supply Co., 1963, 92 pages)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a history of Bellwood, Blair County, PA published for its 75th anniversary.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt covers from aboriginal time through to the time of publication (1963).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eA good portion of the publication is dedicated to modern times, and many of the towns businesses and organizations are sketched.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAlong with the information are many photographs of the town and its residents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTipton-antis 1776 - 1856 - 1976 (Anonymous, 1976, 48 pages)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a collection of brief sketches relating to the town of Tipton, Blair County, PA written for the bicentennial in 1976.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt also contains a list of resident patrons and veterans of wars, as well as numerous ads for local businesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyrone of Today Volume II 1897-1976\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Tyrone Area Bicentennial Committee, 1976, 243 pages)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a history of the Tyrone, Blair County area of Pennsylvania published for the U.S. centennial in 1976.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis publication picks up where the earlier published history of Tyrone left off, covering the period from 1897\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eto 1976.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe nature of the information is similar to the earlier history, covering the town's growth and development through the years, as well as it's business, civic, religious, governmental and social aspects, etc.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThere are dozens of photographs included featuring many of the towns buildings and other scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilliamsburg, PA. 76 (Anonymous, 1976, 204 pages)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an extensive history of Williamsburg, Blair County, PA published for the nation's bicentennial in 1976.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eFollowing the general history of the area, much of the coverage is descriptive of its modern state (1976).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt provides sketches of many of the towns businesses and organizations including photographs of the town, surrounding area, and its residents.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAdditionally, many of the towns residents and families are given brief sketches as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurnames Sketched:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnderson, Aluise, Baker, Blyler, Campbell, Cramer, Eastep, England, Evans, Frye, Greaser, Hileman, Lang, Liebegott, Loose, McGarry, Miller, Morelli, Moyer, Potteiger, Saylor, Shultz, Sollenberger, Verbonitz\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PA-Genealogy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47918845952228,"sku":"BL05","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/3371\/products\/websitelogo_1e42ad12-8499-4121-aeb1-58ef8d58d700.jpg?v=1645626622","url":"https:\/\/bookstore.masthof.com\/products\/blair-county-pa-regional-history-collection-altoona-vicinity-copy","provider":"Masthof Bookstore and Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}