by Bill | Jun 2, 2022 | Historic Landmark
Burget Mill is Altoona’s oldest family-owned business. The company’s been around since 1896, making it only 20 years younger than our town itself. Burget Mill has grown a lot over the decades, just as Altoona has. However, they’ve always stayed true to their local...
by Bill | Feb 4, 2022 | Historic Landmark
Long before the ground beneath Adventureland Resort became the home for rollercoasters, it housed another form of thrills— an airport that was the site of everything from legendary celebrity visits to high-action air shows. The Des Moines Aviation Park in Altoona had...
by Bill | Oct 26, 2021 | Historic Landmark
A reminder of what our community can build when we’re united… One day, back in 2001, Doug Teuber was driving through Altoona when he hit the brakes. There, resting in someone’s front yard like a sleeping giant, was a stone weighing approximately 16 tons. Just...
by Bill | Oct 26, 2021 | Historic Landmark
Dig into Altoona’s little-known history as a coal camp… Since being incorporated as a city in 1876, Altoona has worn many hats: as a rail depot, a carriage route, a farming community, a slice of small-town Americana, and a destination for fun and adventure. But...
by Bill | Oct 26, 2021 | Historic Landmark
History takes flight with this authentic Vietnam-era fighter plane… Reading about history is one thing. But when you get out and experience it yourself – when you catch a glimpse of its true scale and scope – the past has a way of coming to life. Head to the...