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Altoona Pa Information

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Information and facts about the city of Altoona, Pennsylvania

 

The city of Altoona is located in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It is the most populated municipality of Blair County, with a population of 46,320 according to the 2010 US Census. Also known by it's nickname, the Mountain City, Altoona is the tenth largest city in the state of Pennsylvania. While it is the largest municipality in Blair County, it is not the seat of Blair County. Hollidaysburg Borough, to the south east of Altoona, holds that distinction.

Altoona credits much of its beginnings and growth to the railroad industry,and still serves as the home of many railroad repair facilities and track systems. The famous Horeshoe Curve, Altoona Railroaders Mueseum and many other area landmarks show the rich railroad history of Altoona.

At present the Altoona area has become a heavily retail shopping location. With easy access from Interstate 99 and it's centralized location between Pittsburgh and State College, Altoona has become home to many retail stores and franchises.

Altoona joined the list of cities with Minor League Baseball teams in 1998 when it was awarded an expansion franchise team. A new baseball park was built and named the Blair County Ballpark and the Altoona Curve became Altoona's baseball team. The Pittsburgh Pirates are the major-league affiliate to the Altoona Curve. Blair County Ballpark is located just off the I-99 exit for Frankstown Rd, near Lakemont Park.

Altoona City Council is located at Altoona City Hall
Address: 1301 12th Suite 100, Altoona, PA 16601
Phone:(814) 949-2486

Altoona Police Departments:

Altoona Police Department
Address: 1106 16th Suite 202, Altoona, PA 16601
Emergency Phone: 911
Non Emergency Phone:(814) 949-2489

Logan Township Police Department
Address: 100 Chief Logan Circle, Altoona, PA 16602
Emergency Phone: 911  
Non Emergency Phone: 814-949-3364

Altoona Fire Departments: Emergency Phone 911

Altoona City Fire Department Local 299
Address: 1319 Washington Ave, Altoona, PA 16601
Phone:(814) 949-2230

Logan Township United
Address: 611 Grandview Rd Altoona, PA
Phone:(814) 943-2668

Lakemont Fire Co
Address: 312 Lotz Ave Altoona, PA
Phone: (814) 943-2174

Pinecroft Volunteer Fire Company
Address: 2134 Old 6th Avenue Rd Altoona, PA
Phone: (814) 943-3704

Newburg Fire Department
Address: 2804 Washington Ave Altoona, PA
Phone: (814) 944-5994

 

 

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Latest Blair County Event Articles

2013 Household Hazardous Waste Collection By IRC and Altoona Curve

HHC wasteHousehold Hazardous Waste Collection - HHW

Date:  June 22, 2013
Place: Peoples Natural Gas Field - VIP Parking Lot
          1000 Park Ave
          Altoona, PA
Time:  8:00am - 1:00pm
Cost:  $10 per Car or Truck Load

 

This event is for Blair County Residents Only.  Please have Photo ID ready when you arrive at the entrance!

Toxic Trash Allowed;
Aerosols, Antifreeze, Automotive Batteries, Corrosive Acids & Bases, Flammable Liquids(Solids and Adhesives), Flourescent Light Bulbs, Garden Chemicals, Herbicides, Fungicides, Pesticides, Indeterminate Chemicals, Oil-Based Paint(NO Latex), Oil Filters, Organic Peroxides, Oxidizing Liquids & Solids, Poisonous Liquids and Solids, Pool Chemicals, PCB Ballasts & Capacitors, Reactive & Non-Reactive Chemicals, Used Motor Oil

Not Allowed:
NO Latex Paint, NO Medicines, NO Alkaline Batteries

Commerical/Institutional establishments' materials will be taken by appointment only.  To make an appointment or ask questions about this event Call 814-696-4620 or 814-949-2566

This event is made possible by the combined efforts of:  Blair County Department of Solid Waste and Recycling, IRC (Intermunicipal Relations Committee), and the Altoona Curve.

 

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