History Speaks Lecture: "The History of Lakemont Park"

Schedule

Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm

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Location

Railroaders Memorial Museum | Altoona, PA

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Join the Blair County Historical Society for a History Speaks lecture with Jim Lowe on "The History of Lakemont Park" on Wednesday, August 19 at 7:00 PM! This presentation will explore the story of the historic amusement park and take audiences on a nostalgic journey through the many rides, slides, and events that came and went through the decades.
Admission to this event is FREE and open to the public, but donations to the Blair County Historical Society are welcome!
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Railroaders Memorial Museum, 1200 9th Ave,Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States

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