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 Altoona Centennial - Logan Township, Pennsylvania, USA Posted by:  ted28285
N 40° 34.037 W 078° 26.429
17T E 716672 N 4493871
This bronze plaque references a flagpole that was erected in commemoration of Altoona's Centennial.
Waymark Code: WM16M7Z
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 08/25/2022
Views: 2
The flagpole has been torn down, but the Keystone shaped plaque remains, mounted to a concrete pad. The plaque is located at what used to be a scenic overlook. Along with the flagpole the lookout tower has been razed too. The plaque reads:
" 1849 - 1949
This
Flag Pole
Erected In
Commemoration
Altoona
Centennial
August - 1949
Altitude
2580 Feet"
Subject: City
Commemoration: Centennial
Date of Founding: 1849
Date of Commemoration: 1949
Address:
Wopsononock Lookout , Lookout Road, Dysart, PA. 16636
Overview Photograph:
Yes
Detail Photograph:
Yes
Web site if available: [Web Link]
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