Around Cresson and the Alleghenies - Pulling, Sr. Anne Frances
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The Allegheny Mountains constantly challenged early settlers to use their creativity and skills to conquer what seemed an almost insurmountable barrier. The founding fathers recognized potential in the area both as a resort and as a thriving town that would attract industry. Through hard work and innovation, an all-rail route over the mountains was established, linking the area with important industrial and trade centers.

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The Allegheny Mountains constantly challenged early settlers to use their creativity and skills to conquer what seemed an almost insurmountable barrier. The founding fathers recognized potential in the area both as a resort and as a thriving town that would attract industry. Through hard work and innovation, an all-rail route over the mountains was established, linking the area with important industrial and trade centers.
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With Around Cresson and the Alleghenies, Sr. Anne Frances Pulling has created an intimate look at this magnificent and historic mountain region of Pennsylvania. She has gathered images from numerous private collections and from the archives of the Cresson Historical Association, St. Francis College, Mount Aloysius College, the Sisters of Mercy, and the Mainline Dispatch to create a volume that will earn a lasting place on the bookshelves of residents and visitors alike.