Penn Alto Building, Historic apartment building in Downtown Altoona, United States
The Penn Alto Building rises nine stories with a partial tenth floor penthouse at the intersection of 12th Street and 13th Avenue.
H.L. Stevens & Company designed this Renaissance-style building in 1921, which operated as a hotel before transitioning into residential apartments.
The structure stands as part of the Downtown Altoona Historic District and received recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.
The building occupies 0.4 acres near City Hall, providing residential spaces in a central location with access to local amenities and services.
Different official measurements record the building's height at either 98 feet or 115 feet due to its position on an inclined surface.
Location: Altoona
Inception: 1921
Architects: H.L. Stevens & Company
Part of: Downtown Altoona Historic District
GPS coordinates: 40.51694,-78.40250
Latest update: March 5, 2025 08:51
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