And since that time. the citizens of Altoona have faithfully and skillfully kept our rail lines operating. gradually progressing from repairing locomotives to building them as well. By 1890. the famous Juniata Shops were constructed to handle the growing demand for service and construction of rail hardware. and Altoona became the site of one of the largest roundhouses in the world. Immigrants from around the world flocked to the city for the work they could find there. Today. the city and surrounding Blair County remain a vital center for Conrail activities. The museum which memorializes this history is itself a tribute to the effort and community pride of the citizens of Altoona.
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