Penn Alto Building, Altoona

Name: Penn Alto Building
Address: Altoona, United States

#14 among attractions in Altoona

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The Penn Alto Building is a landmark building located in downtown Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States. The building is nine stories high and has a partial tenth floor penthouse. The name of the building remains the same, even though its usage has changed over time. The name changed from the Penn Alto Hotel to Penn Alto Apartments when it changed from strictly being a hotel to a residential hotel, which rents both apartments and hotel rooms. The current name is City Hall Commons, deriving its name from its proximity to City Hall, which is just across the street. ()

Built: 1921 (103 years ago)Coordinates: 40°31'1"N, 78°24'9"W

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Penn Alto Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Railroaders Memorial Museum, Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Quaint Corner Children's Museum, Downtown Altoona Historic District.

~1310 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Reportedly haunted
Railroaders Memorial Museum, Altoona
7 min walk • The Railroaders Memorial Museum is a railroad museum in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The museum focuses on the history of railroad workers and railroad communities in central Pennsylvania, particularly Altoona, the Altoona Works, and the greater Pittsburgh area.
~580 ftSW
Church, Neo-renaissance architecture
Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Altoona
3 min walk • The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament is a Roman Catholic cathedral located at One Cathedral Square in Altoona, Pennsylvania. It is within the boundaries of the Downtown Altoona Historic District, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.
0.6 miSW
40°30'30"N • 78°24'27"W
Quaint Corner Children's Museum, Altoona
17 min walk • Museum, Children's museum
~830 ftNE
Neighbourhood
Downtown Altoona Historic District, Altoona
4 min walk • Downtown Altoona Historic District is a national historic district located at Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania. The district includes 240 contributing buildings in the central business district and surrounding residential areas of Altoona.
~550 ftSE
Museum, Art museum
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, Altoona
3 min walk • The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art is an art museum with five locations in southwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. It is headquartered at Saint Francis University in Loretto, where it was founded in 1976.
~130 ftNE
Church
Altoona Alliance Church, Altoona
1 min walk • Altoona Alliance Church is a mid-sized church associated with the Christian and Missionary Alliance located in Altoona, Pennsylvania Founded in 1891 by Rev. Frederick Senft, who would one day go on to become president of the Christian and Missionary Alliance.
~660 ftS
Romanesque architecture
Central Trust Company Buildings, Altoona
4 min walk • Central Trust Company Buildings are two historic commercial buildings located at Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania. They are two five-story buildings connected by a stair and elevator tower. The buildings measure 130 by 120 feet.
0.8 miSW
Temple, Entertainment, Sport
Jaffa Shrine, Altoona
20 min walk • The Jaffa Shrine Center is a 3,200-seat multipurpose arena located in downtown Altoona, Pennsylvania. The current Shrine Center, headquarters to the Jaffa Shriners, was built in 1930, opening on September 25 of that year. It was the largest convention center in Blair County until the Blair County Convention Center was built.
1.1 miSW
Neighbourhood, Italianate architecture, Colonial revival architecture
Broad Avenue Historic District, Altoona
30 min walk • Broad Avenue Historic District is a national historic district located at Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania. The district includes 140 contributing buildings in a residential area of Altoona.
0.9 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
Veterans Memorial Field, Altoona
23 min walk • Veterans Memorial Field is a stadium in Altoona, Pennsylvania. It is primarily used for baseball and was the home of Altoona Rail Kings. The ballpark has a capacity of 3,000.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Penn Alto Building?

Nearby attractions include Altoona Alliance Church, Altoona (1 min walk), Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, Altoona (3 min walk), Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Altoona (3 min walk), Central Trust Company Buildings, Altoona (4 min walk).

How to get to Penn Alto Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Penn Alto Building:

Train

Altoona (5 min walk)

Bus

Altoona Transportation Center (5 min walk)