St. Mark Roman Catholic Church, 416 Sixth Ave., Altoona, was built in 1890 to mainly serve Irish immigrants dwelling in the neighborhood. This photo was taken in 1896 showing its ornate belfry. The photo was provided by the Blair County Historical Society.

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