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On a frosty January morning, viewers receive a warm welcome to Altoona, PA. With more than 30 volunteers behind the cameras, the viewer follows an old-fashioned milkman as he makes his daily deliveries, then plays alongside youngsters at the new playground. One block brings memories of the one-room schoolhouse as the next brings stories of Girl Scout cookie-selling. Through the tales of the townspeople, Altoona’s rich history is uncovered, shining a new light on its vibrant present.
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Our
Town: Altoona in a nutshell…
Tom
& Joe’s Restaurant, in downtown Altoona, is a bona-fide American
diner. The sounds and smells of homemade french fries permeate the air,
black and white photographs of waitresses 60 years past line the walls,
and booths and jukeboxes surround the room. Begun by two brothers in 1933,
this eatery has withstood the test of time while keeping its old-fashioned
charm. Perched on bar stools, viewers learn the restaurant’s history
from one who knows it best, George, the current owner and Tom’s son.
Dressed in a white apron, he stands merrily over a large iron skillet
as he tells his story. His dad and uncle, Joe, opened the restaurant in
1933. George started working in 1948 and took over the business in 1973.
He smiles as he says, "We’ve been here ever since..."