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Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
Frequently Asked Questions
 

How long did it take to travel from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia during the days of the Mainline Canal? ANSWER 3-5 DAYS

How much did a ticket cost? ANSWER 10 DOLLARS

Blair Gap Run stream in woods  

Did You Know?
Blair Gap Run is a headwater mountain stream running in and out of Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site. Originating near Cresson, PA, it courses down the Allegheny Front eventually making its way to the Juniata and Susquehanna Rivers and the Chesapeake Bay.

Last Updated: August 02, 2006 at 10:56 EST