"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 16, 1973         
Here is page 16 of a 64-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "World Famous Horseshoe Curve, Altoona, Pennsylvania Railroad." It was first issued in September of 1973. Partial Photo Caption: "Looking eastbound this picture, taken about 1912, shows how [Kittanning Mountain] was 'sliced-off' so that the tracks might make a giant semi-circle, forming the Horseshoe Curve on the Pittsburgh Division, six miles west of Altoona."
Date: 9/22/1973 Location: ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA Views: 52 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 16, 1973
Picture Categories: This picture is part of album:  PRR: Albrecht ~> WF Horseshoe Curve ~ 1973
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