Statements (113)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:crypt
gptkb:historical_site |
| gptkbp:academic_programs |
of the 19th century
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| gptkbp:accessibility |
open year-round
via US Route 219 |
| gptkbp:attraction |
railroad enthusiasts
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| gptkbp:body_shape |
220 degrees
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| gptkbp:challenges |
steep terrain
steep grades |
| gptkbp:commemoration |
occasionally held at the site
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| gptkbp:community_events |
held regularly
hosted throughout the year |
| gptkbp:community_involvement |
local organizations
local volunteer groups |
| gptkbp:community_support |
crucial for operations
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| gptkbp:constructed_in |
gptkb:John_Edgar_Thomson
stone and earth |
| gptkbp:construction_method |
cut and fill
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| gptkbp:cultural_heritage |
of the region.
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
symbol of American railroading
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
symbol of American railroading
|
| gptkbp:curve_radius |
1,200 feet
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| gptkbp:design |
gptkb:railway
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| gptkbp:designed_by |
gptkb:John_Edgar_Thomson
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| gptkbp:educational_programs |
offered to visitors
for schools and groups |
| gptkbp:educational_resources |
provided for schools
|
| gptkbp:elevation |
1,200 feet
1,500 feet above sea level |
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
studied by researchers
studies conducted on local wildlife |
| gptkbp:famous_landmark |
gptkb:Pennsylvania_Historical_and_Museum_Commission
provide information to visitors |
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:observation_deck
observation area |
| gptkbp:function |
railroad curve
|
| gptkbp:has_public_transport |
accessible nearby
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
Civil War supply route
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
important engineering feat
recognized nationally important for rail transport |
| gptkbp:historical_tours |
offered to visitors
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Horseshoe Curve
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| gptkbp:is_a_center_for |
provides educational resources
features exhibits |
| gptkbp:land_use |
gptkb:protected_area
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| gptkbp:landmark |
gptkb:historical_landmark
designated in 1966 |
| gptkbp:landscape |
mountainous terrain
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| gptkbp:length |
1,300 feet
|
| gptkbp:local_cuisine |
available at nearby restaurants
|
| gptkbp:local_economy |
benefits from tourism
|
| gptkbp:local_history |
integral part of region
|
| gptkbp:local_legends |
associated with railroad folklore
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania, USA |
| gptkbp:maintenance |
ongoing
ongoing preservation efforts |
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
featured in documentaries
|
| gptkbp:notable_visitor |
notable figures in railroading
|
| gptkbp:opened |
1854
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Norfolk_Southern_Railway
gptkb:Allegheny_Mountains |
| gptkbp:photography |
popular subject for photographers
popular location |
| gptkbp:preservation_efforts |
ongoing
supported by non-profit organizations |
| gptkbp:railroad_conferences |
hosted in the area.
|
| gptkbp:railroad_engineering |
historical example
|
| gptkbp:railroad_enthusiasts |
frequent visitors
|
| gptkbp:railroad_history_books |
often feature this site
|
| gptkbp:railroad_models |
popular among hobbyists
inspired model train enthusiasts |
| gptkbp:railroad_traffic |
freight and passenger trains
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| gptkbp:railway_line |
gptkb:Pennsylvania_Railroad
gptkb:Main_Line_of_the_Pennsylvania_Railroad available for purchase inspired local artists taught in local schools important site important site for study celebrated at site available for purchase at gift shop |
| gptkbp:safety_measures |
implemented for train operations
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| gptkbp:seasonal_activities |
celebrate railroad heritage
|
| gptkbp:significance |
gptkb:historical_landmark
|
| gptkbp:surrounding_area |
natural beauty
natural parkland |
| gptkbp:tour |
available for groups
available for interested groups |
| gptkbp:tourism |
year-round
available on-site promotes local economy |
| gptkbp:train_spotting |
popular activity for enthusiasts
|
| gptkbp:train_types |
freight and passenger trains
frequent train traffic |
| gptkbp:trains |
Amtrak and freight services
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| gptkbp:transportation |
gptkb:Pennsylvania_Railroad
gptkb:historical_context important focus important considerations historical advancements historical lessons learned facilitated regional growth demonstrated at site notable nearby |
| gptkbp:type |
spiral curve
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| gptkbp:view |
public access
|
| gptkbp:viewing_platform |
available for visitors
|
| gptkbp:visitors |
over 100,000 annually
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| gptkbp:wildlife |
habitat in area
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Altoona,_Pennsylvania
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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