- History - Altoona
https://www.altoonapa.gov/history-of-altoona
WebAltoona was incorporated as a borough in 1854, when it included approximately 2,000 residents. the population grew to over 10,000 by 1870 - partly as a result of demand for rail cars during the Civil War. Altoona was incorporated as a city in 1868. By 1880, Altoona's population had reached almost 20,000.
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