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A flood of history

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A 47-mile Heritage Route has been opened between Altoona and Johnstown, PA, to help trace the industrial history of the area. The route, a result of the America's Industrial Heritage Project, also serves as a reminder of the 1889 Johnstown flood, one of the worst disasters in history.

Author: Kostyal, K.M.
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Publication Name: National Geographic Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0747-0932
Year: 1992
History, Natural disasters, Pennsylvania, Johnstown, Pennsylvania

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The sky's the limit

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Visitors may view the Master Clock of the US, an antique telescope and a century-old telescope at the US Naval Observatory. Year-round tours are available on a first-come basis.

Author: Kostyal, K.M.
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Publication Name: National Geographic Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0747-0932
Year: 1993
Social aspects, United States. Naval Observatory

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Eternal Poland

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The city of Krakow has become established as the heart of Poland. The deeply-religious Krakowians are only beginning to experience freedom from the reins of communism.

Author: Kostyal, K.M.
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Publication Name: National Geographic Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0747-0932
Year: 1995
Description and travel, Krakow, Poland

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