Christian Liljenquist poses at the grave of a soldier ("Nath'l Shoup, ...
Before the Liljenquist Family donated the ambrotype photo of Nathaniel Shoup to the Library of Congress, they took the photo to Shoup's grave site. Shoup died of typhoid fever in 1862 while serving in the 84th ... More
German Reformed Church, Main Street & Church Street, Alexandria, Hunti...
Significance: This church has been the focal point for religious and social activity for many residents of Alexandria from the middle of the 19th century to present, a prominence evidenced by its location on Ma... More
Dr. James Charlton House, Main Street & Bridge Street, Alexandria, Hun...
Significance: The Dr. James Charlton House is one of the few structures remaining in Alexandria that was used as a formal meeting hall for the activities of a social organization. The Odd Fellows were an active... More
George Washington fire engine. Unusually interesting to visitors to Al...
A man standing next to a fire engine. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Henry Willibrand Brewery, 700 Block, Main Street, Alexandria, Huntingd...
Significance: The Willibrand Brewery was once an important commercial enterprise in Alexandria from the inception of the canal era until at least mid-century, into the period dominated by the railroad. It refle... More
Christian Liljenquist poses at the grave of a soldier ("Nath'l Shoup, ...
Before the Liljenquist Family donated the ambrotype photo of Nathaniel Shoup to the Library of Congress, they took the photo to Shoup's grave site. Shoup died of typhoid fever in 1862 while serving in the 84th ... More
James Cameron House, Main Street (at western borough boundary), Alexan...
Significance: This substantial dwelling of modest Federal ornament reflects the typical houses constructed during Alexandria's early canal days: brick structure and a five-bay rectangular plan. Samuel Isenberg,... More
Dr. Daniel Houtz House, Main Street, Alexandria, Huntingdon County, PA
Significance: This two-story brick residence is significant for its ownership by two important figures in Alexandria's history; state Senator Harry McAteer, a lawyer who introduced the first telephone line to A... More
Dr. Daniel Houtz Office, Main Street, Alexandria, Huntingdon County, P...
Significance: This one-and-one-half story building is significant for its ownership by two important figures in Alexandria's history; state Senator Harry McAteer, a lawyer who introduced the first telephone lin... More
Alexandria Presbyterian Church, Hartslog Street & Shelton Avenue, Alex...
Significance: The Alexandria Presbyterian Church served as a center of social and religious activity for members of its congregation, and the town as a whole, from the mid-19th century to present. This was part... More
German Reformed Church, Main Street & Church Street, Alexandria, Hunti...
Significance: This church has been the focal point for religious and social activity for many residents of Alexandria from the middle of the 19th century to present, a prominence evidenced by its location on Ma... More
John Cresswell House, Main Street, Alexandria, Huntingdon County, PA
Public domain photograph of a house, cottage, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Benjamin Neff House, Second Street, Alexandria, Huntingdon County, PA
Survey number: HABS PA-5668 Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Alexandria,Town of, Alexandria, Huntingdon County, PA
Survey number: HABS PA-5407 Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Alter's Halfway House, New Alexandria, Westmoreland County, PA
Significance: Alters Tavern or Halfway House is a log building dating to the 1830s when this region of Westmoreland and Indiana counties was experiencing growth made possible by the Northern Turnpike and the ne... More
Alter's Halfway House, New Alexandria, Westmoreland County, PA
Significance: Alters Tavern or Halfway House is a log building dating to the 1830s when this region of Westmoreland and Indiana counties was experiencing growth made possible by the Northern Turnpike and the ne... More
Francis Connor House, Shelton Avenue, Alexandria, Huntingdon County, P...
Significance: The Francis Connor House exemplifies the type of large residential structures that were built around the town square, several of which are extant. It is also a good example of the board and batten... More
Francis Connor House, Shelton Avenue, Alexandria, Huntingdon County, P...
Significance: The Francis Connor House exemplifies the type of large residential structures that were built around the town square, several of which are extant. It is also a good example of the board and batten... More
Alexandria Memorial Public Library, Hartslog & Main Streets, Alexandri...
Significance: The Alexandria Memorial Public Library is one of the most formal and high-style buildings in town. Two of Alexandria's leading citizens and philanthropists, William Woolverton and William Thompson... More
Soloman Baker House, Shelton Avenue, Alexandria, Huntingdon County, PA
Significance: The house that Soloman Baker erected about mid-century and occupied for a decade represents a large residence with late-Federal characteristics overshadowed by Victorian elements that were added l... More
Christian Liljenquist poses at the grave of a soldier ("Nath'l Shoup, ...
Before the Liljenquist Family donated the ambrotype photo of Nathaniel Shoup to the Library of Congress, they took the photo to Shoup's grave site. Shoup died of typhoid fever in 1862 while serving in the 84th ... More
Thompson Carriage House, Canal Road, Alexandria, Huntingdon County, PA
Significance: Kilmarnock Hall, of which only this carriage house remains, was the grand summer residence of William Thompson (1823-1921), a philanthropic Alexandrian who made a fortune in the western Pennsylvan... More
German Reformed Church, Main Street & Church Street, Alexandria, Hunti...
Significance: This church has been the focal point for religious and social activity for many residents of Alexandria from the middle of the 19th century to present, a prominence evidenced by its location on Ma... More
John Cresswell House, Main Street, Alexandria, Huntingdon County, PA
Public domain photograph of a house, cottage, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Dr. James Charlton House, Main Street & Bridge Street, Alexandria, Hun...
Significance: The Dr. James Charlton House is one of the few structures remaining in Alexandria that was used as a formal meeting hall for the activities of a social organization. The Odd Fellows were an active... More
Dr. Daniel Houtz House, Main Street, Alexandria, Huntingdon County, PA
Significance: This two-story brick residence is significant for its ownership by two important figures in Alexandria's history; state Senator Harry McAteer, a lawyer who introduced the first telephone line to A... More
Alexandria Memorial Public Library, Hartslog & Main Streets, Alexandri...
Significance: The Alexandria Memorial Public Library is one of the most formal and high-style buildings in town. Two of Alexandria's leading citizens and philanthropists, William Woolverton and William Thompson... More
John Cresswell House, Main Street, Alexandria, Huntingdon County, PA
Picryl description: Public domain image of a basement, underground, lobby, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
James Cameron House, Main Street (at western borough boundary), Alexan...
Significance: This substantial dwelling of modest Federal ornament reflects the typical houses constructed during Alexandria's early canal days: brick structure and a five-bay rectangular plan. Samuel Isenberg,... More
Alexandria Memorial Public Library, Hartslog & Main Streets, Alexandri...
Significance: The Alexandria Memorial Public Library is one of the most formal and high-style buildings in town. Two of Alexandria's leading citizens and philanthropists, William Woolverton and William Thompson... More
Alexandria Memorial Public Library, Hartslog & Main Streets, Alexandri...
Significance: The Alexandria Memorial Public Library is one of the most formal and high-style buildings in town. Two of Alexandria's leading citizens and philanthropists, William Woolverton and William Thompson... More
Dorfgrange Farm, House, Alexandria, Huntingdon County, PA
Survey number: HABS PA-5926-A Building/structure dates: ca. 1899 Initial Construction
310 Main Street (House), Alexandria, Huntingdon County, PA
Picryl description: Public domain image of a residential building, house, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Alexandria Presbyterian Church, Hartslog Street & Shelton Avenue, Alex...
Significance: The Alexandria Presbyterian Church served as a center of social and religious activity for members of its congregation, and the town as a whole, from the mid-19th century to present. This was part... More
German Reformed Church, Main Street & Church Street, Alexandria, Hunti...
Significance: This church has been the focal point for religious and social activity for many residents of Alexandria from the middle of the 19th century to present, a prominence evidenced by its location on Ma... More
Pennsylvania Railroad, Bow Ridge Tunnel, Through Bow Ridge, 0.3 mile S...
Significance: Part of the extensive Pennsylvania Railroad system, the Bow Ridge Tunnel was constructed when the railroad realigned its rail tracks in this vicinity. Survey number: HAER PA-269 Building/structu... More
Pennsylvania Railroad, Bow Ridge Tunnel, Through Bow Ridge, 0.3 mile S...
Significance: Part of the extensive Pennsylvania Railroad system, the Bow Ridge Tunnel was constructed when the railroad realigned its rail tracks in this vicinity. Survey number: HAER PA-269 Building/structu... More
Benjamin Neff House, Second Street, Alexandria, Huntingdon County, PA
Survey number: HABS PA-5668 Public domain photograph of a house, residential property, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Christian Liljenquist poses at the grave of a soldier ("Nath'l Shoup, ...
Before the Liljenquist Family donated the ambrotype photo of Nathaniel Shoup to the Library of Congress, they took the photo to Shoup's grave site. Shoup died of typhoid fever in 1862 while serving in the 84th ... More
Alter's Halfway House, New Alexandria, Westmoreland County, PA
Significance: Alters Tavern or Halfway House is a log building dating to the 1830s when this region of Westmoreland and Indiana counties was experiencing growth made possible by the Northern Turnpike and the ne... More
405 Main Street (House), Alexandria, Huntingdon County, PA
Survey number: HABS PA-5953 Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Dr. James Charlton House, Main Street & Bridge Street, Alexandria, Hun...
Significance: The Dr. James Charlton House is one of the few structures remaining in Alexandria that was used as a formal meeting hall for the activities of a social organization. The Odd Fellows were an active... More
Francis Connor House, Shelton Avenue, Alexandria, Huntingdon County, P...
Significance: The Francis Connor House exemplifies the type of large residential structures that were built around the town square, several of which are extant. It is also a good example of the board and batten... More
Thomas Stewart House, Shelton Avenue, Alexandria, Huntingdon County, P...
Significance: This residence facing the canal route was owned by Robert Lytle and for many years served as the Shelter Inn, a tavern that catered to canal- and perhaps later, railroad- travelers. It is one of t... More
Thomas Stewart House, Shelton Avenue, Alexandria, Huntingdon County, P...
Significance: This residence facing the canal route was owned by Robert Lytle and for many years served as the Shelter Inn, a tavern that catered to canal- and perhaps later, railroad- travelers. It is one of t... More
Alter's Halfway House, New Alexandria, Westmoreland County, PA
Significance: Alters Tavern or Halfway House is a log building dating to the 1830s when this region of Westmoreland and Indiana counties was experiencing growth made possible by the Northern Turnpike and the ne... More
Alexandria High School, Main Street & Church Street, Alexandria, Hunti...
Significance: This building contained the first high school to graduate a class in Porter Township; it served Alexandria Borough children from its construction in 1869 into the 1920s. Its modest Italianate deta... More
German Reformed Church, Main Street & Church Street, Alexandria, Hunti...
Significance: This church has been the focal point for religious and social activity for many residents of Alexandria from the middle of the 19th century to present, a prominence evidenced by its location on Ma... More
405 Main Street (House), Alexandria, Huntingdon County, PA
Survey number: HABS PA-5953 Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
![[Private Nathaniel Shoup of Co. C, 84th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment in uniform]](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn4/L3Bob3RvLzIwMTkvMDkvMjUvcHJpdmF0ZS1uYXRoYW5pZWwtc2hvdXAtb2YtY28tYy04NHRoLXBlbm5zeWx2YW5pYS1pbmZhbnRyeS1yZWdpbWVudC1pbi11bmlmb3JtLThiMzA4Yy0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/58/webp "[Private Nathaniel Shoup of Co. C, 84th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment in uniform]")
[Private Nathaniel Shoup of Co. C, 84th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment...
Before the Liljenquist Family donated the ambrotype photo of Nathaniel Shoup to the Library of Congress, they took the photo to Shoup's grave site. Shoup died of typhoid fever in 1862 while serving in the 84th ... More
Alexandria School, Second Street, Alexandria, Huntingdon County, PA
Survey number: HABS PA-5927 Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
John Porter House, Brisge & Main Streets, Alexandria, Huntingdon Count...
Significance: This a good example of a gable-and-wing plan vernacular dwelling, with Federal styling largely confined to doorway detailing. Constructed on the cusp of the canal era, the house remains little-alt... More
Christian Liljenquist poses at the grave of a soldier ("Nath'l Shoup, ...
Before the Liljenquist Family donated the ambrotype photo of Nathaniel Shoup to the Library of Congress, they took the photo to Shoup's grave site. Shoup died of typhoid fever in 1862 while serving in the 84th ... More
Christian Liljenquist poses at the grave of a soldier ("Nath'l Shoup, ...
Before the Liljenquist Family donated the ambrotype photo of Nathaniel Shoup to the Library of Congress, they took the photo to Shoup's grave site. Shoup died of typhoid fever in 1862 while serving in the 84th ... More
Alexandria High School, Main Street & Church Street, Alexandria, Hunti...
Significance: This building contained the first high school to graduate a class in Porter Township; it served Alexandria Borough children from its construction in 1869 into the 1920s. Its modest Italianate deta... More
Benjamin Cross House, Main Street, Alexandria, Huntingdon County, PA
Significance: The Benjamin Cross House is attributed to one of the few known carpenters/builders in 19th century Alexandria. Constructed for himself, the house stands out as a showpiece of Greek Revival detaili... More
John Cresswell House, Main Street, Alexandria, Huntingdon County, PA
Picryl description: Public domain image of a rural landscape with a watermill, water, decayed building, 18th, 19th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Evander P. Walker Store, Main Street, Alexandria, Huntingdon County, P...
Significance: This is the only gable-front, three-bay commercial building in Alexandria that dates from the mid-19th century, although it was constructed after the canal-boom period and north of Hartlog Street.... More
Francis Connor House, Shelton Avenue, Alexandria, Huntingdon County, P...
Significance: The Francis Connor House exemplifies the type of large residential structures that were built around the town square, several of which are extant. It is also a good example of the board and batten... More
Alexandria Memorial Public Library, Hartslog & Main Streets, Alexandri...
Significance: The Alexandria Memorial Public Library is one of the most formal and high-style buildings in town. Two of Alexandria's leading citizens and philanthropists, William Woolverton and William Thompson... More
Ed Hellyer, Alexandria, Pennsylvania - Public domain portrait photogra...
A black and white photo of a man holding a baseball bat. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
German Reformed Church, Main Street & Church Street, Alexandria, Hunti...
Significance: This church has been the focal point for religious and social activity for many residents of Alexandria from the middle of the 19th century to present, a prominence evidenced by its location on Ma... More
Benjamin Cross House, Main Street, Alexandria, Huntingdon County, PA
Significance: The Benjamin Cross House is attributed to one of the few known carpenters/builders in 19th century Alexandria. Constructed for himself, the house stands out as a showpiece of Greek Revival detaili... More
Evander P. Walker Store, Main Street, Alexandria, Huntingdon County, P...
Significance: This is the only gable-front, three-bay commercial building in Alexandria that dates from the mid-19th century, although it was constructed after the canal-boom period and north of Hartlog Street.... More
Dr. James Charlton House, Main Street & Bridge Street, Alexandria, Hun...
Significance: The Dr. James Charlton House is one of the few structures remaining in Alexandria that was used as a formal meeting hall for the activities of a social organization. The Odd Fellows were an active... More
Israel Grafius House, 215 Main Street, Alexandria, Huntingdon County, ...
Significance: The house is an elegant and well-preserved example of the formal Federal-style dwelling type once common along Main Street. Prominently located in the center of historic Alexandria, its architectu... More
John Porter House, Brisge & Main Streets, Alexandria, Huntingdon Count...
Significance: This a good example of a gable-and-wing plan vernacular dwelling, with Federal styling largely confined to doorway detailing. Constructed on the cusp of the canal era, the house remains little-alt... More
Alexandria Memorial Public Library, Hartslog & Main Streets, Alexandri...
Significance: The Alexandria Memorial Public Library is one of the most formal and high-style buildings in town. Two of Alexandria's leading citizens and philanthropists, William Woolverton and William Thompson... More
Patrick McManus House, 710 Main Street, Alexandria, Huntingdon County,...
Significance: The Patrick McManus House is one of numerous buildings in Alexandria constructed of log, although it is now distinguished by exterior horizontal wood cladding. The house, which may have served for... More
Pennsylvania Canal Lockkeeper's House, Hartslog Street & Shelton Avenu...
Significance: This structure was the only lockkeeper's house constructed in Alexandria, where the lockkeeper was responsible for two locks, No. 49 and No. 50, which flanked the dwelling. It is also the only bui... More
Pennsylvania Railroad Station, Shelton Avenue, Alexandria, Huntingdon ...
Significance: This served as Alexandria's first railroad station from 1897 to 1903. The railroad purchased this section of the canal in 1866, but did not close it until 1875; thus, the transportation industry i... More
James Cameron House, Main Street (at western borough boundary), Alexan...
Significance: This substantial dwelling of modest Federal ornament reflects the typical houses constructed during Alexandria's early canal days: brick structure and a five-bay rectangular plan. Samuel Isenberg,... More
Dr. James Charlton House, Main Street & Bridge Street, Alexandria, Hun...
Significance: The Dr. James Charlton House is one of the few structures remaining in Alexandria that was used as a formal meeting hall for the activities of a social organization. The Odd Fellows were an active... More
Dr. Daniel Houtz House, Main Street, Alexandria, Huntingdon County, PA
Significance: This two-story brick residence is significant for its ownership by two important figures in Alexandria's history; state Senator Harry McAteer, a lawyer who introduced the first telephone line to A... More
Dr. Daniel Houtz House, Main Street, Alexandria, Huntingdon County, PA
Significance: This two-story brick residence is significant for its ownership by two important figures in Alexandria's history; state Senator Harry McAteer, a lawyer who introduced the first telephone line to A... More
Israel Grafius House, 215 Main Street, Alexandria, Huntingdon County, ...
Significance: The house is an elegant and well-preserved example of the formal Federal-style dwelling type once common along Main Street. Prominently located in the center of historic Alexandria, its architectu... More
Alexandria Memorial Public Library, Hartslog & Main Streets, Alexandri...
Significance: The Alexandria Memorial Public Library is one of the most formal and high-style buildings in town. Two of Alexandria's leading citizens and philanthropists, William Woolverton and William Thompson... More
Patrick McManus House, 710 Main Street, Alexandria, Huntingdon County,...
Significance: The Patrick McManus House is one of numerous buildings in Alexandria constructed of log, although it is now distinguished by exterior horizontal wood cladding. The house, which may have served for... More
Thompson Carriage House, Canal Road, Alexandria, Huntingdon County, PA
Significance: Kilmarnock Hall, of which only this carriage house remains, was the grand summer residence of William Thompson (1823-1921), a philanthropic Alexandrian who made a fortune in the western Pennsylvan... More
318 Main Street (House), Alexandria, Huntingdon County, PA
Survey number: HABS PA-5952 Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Israel Grafius House, 215 Main Street, Alexandria, Huntingdon County, ...
Significance: The house is an elegant and well-preserved example of the formal Federal-style dwelling type once common along Main Street. Prominently located in the center of historic Alexandria, its architectu... More
Alexandria School, Second Street, Alexandria, Huntingdon County, PA
Survey number: HABS PA-5927 Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Christian Liljenquist poses at the grave of a soldier ("Nath'l Shoup, ...
Before the Liljenquist Family donated the ambrotype photo of Nathaniel Shoup to the Library of Congress, they took the photo to Shoup's grave site. Shoup died of typhoid fever in 1862 while serving in the 84th ... More
![[Private Nathaniel Shoup of Co. C, 84th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment in uniform]](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn4/L3Bob3RvLzE4NjEvMDEvMDEvcHJpdmF0ZS1uYXRoYW5pZWwtc2hvdXAtb2YtY28tYy04NHRoLXBlbm5zeWx2YW5pYS1pbmZhbnRyeS1yZWdpbWVudC1pbi11bmlmb3JtLTEtMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/58/webp "[Private Nathaniel Shoup of Co. C, 84th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment in uniform]")
[Private Nathaniel Shoup of Co. C, 84th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment...
Photo shows identified soldier. Before the Liljenquist Family donated the ambrotype photo of Nathaniel Shoup to the Library of Congress, Christian Liljenquist took the photo to Shoup's grave site at the Alexan... More
Dr. Daniel Houtz House, Main Street, Alexandria, Huntingdon County, PA
Significance: This two-story brick residence is significant for its ownership by two important figures in Alexandria's history; state Senator Harry McAteer, a lawyer who introduced the first telephone line to A... More
Portrait photographs. Copy photograph of Charles W. Alexandria of Phil...
Public domain scan of portrait art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Benjamin Cross House, Main Street, Alexandria, Huntingdon County, PA
Significance: The Benjamin Cross House is attributed to one of the few known carpenters/builders in 19th century Alexandria. Constructed for himself, the house stands out as a showpiece of Greek Revival detaili... More
Dorfgrange Farm, Barn, Alexandria, Huntingdon County, PA
Survey number: HABS PA-5926-B Building/structure dates: 1899 Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
John Cresswell House, Main Street, Alexandria, Huntingdon County, PA
Picryl description: Public domain image of a residential home interior, living room, fireplace, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Trailer occupied by war department employee and wife from Pennsylvania...
Picryl description: Public domain image of military vehicle, automobile, tractor truck, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Alexandria Memorial Public Library, Hartslog & Main Streets, Alexandri...
Significance: The Alexandria Memorial Public Library is one of the most formal and high-style buildings in town. Two of Alexandria's leading citizens and philanthropists, William Woolverton and William Thompson... More