Keystone Stories: It Came from Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania and its citizens have a long history of innovation and creativity. The Slinky, Jeep, cheesesteaks, the Ferris wheel, the polio vaccine, revolving doors and movie theaters are just a few things that came from Pennsylvania.
More Episodes
Railroads
Season 2 Episode 1 | 27 min
Why is Altoona known as “Railroad City”? The answer can be found at the Railroaders Memorial Museum, located in Altoona. This home for railfans is where a new project is underway to bring back a legendary locomotive…the K4.
The Forest
Season 1 Episode 1 | 27 min
In the early days of the Commonwealth, nearly 29 million acres of Pennsylvania were covered in forest. By 1895, this number dropped to 9 million acres. While Pennsylvania provided lumber to build a nation, this invaluable natural resource was almost lost.
Pennsylvania Waterways
Season 5 Episode 2 | 27 min
A look at the importance of Pennsylvania’s waterways, from history to recreation.
