Description
This vintage postcard offers a stunning aerial perspective of Altoona, Pennsylvania’s residential and industrial landscape, showcasing a blend of muted greens, reds, and grays. The view, taken from 5,000 feet, provides a unique perspective on the city’s west end, courtesy of the Penn Central Light & Power Co. This beautiful postcard, postmarked August 30th, 1940, is a captivating glimpse into the city’s past.
Front Text (cleaned):
ALTOONA, PA. FROM THE AIR.
TRY
BY COURTESY PENN LIGHT & POWER CO.
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Back Text (cleaned):
UNITED STATES POSTAGE
ALTOONA, PA., FROM THE AIR
(Courtesy Penn. Central Light & Power Co.)
This view of the west end of Altoona,
taken from a height of 5,000 feet, shows a
part of the residential section of the city.
AUG 30
1940
9 AM
Dear Folks,
We've been on our vacation since last
Saturday, 7 A.M. We've had rain every day since Sunday A.M. Will arrive home this Sunday.
May see you in a week or two, on a week-end evening. Regards from my mother, Elizabeth Millie Hendl and daughters.
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Randa
99-1st Ave.
Secaucus, N.J.
