Historic Views of North Allegheny Street
Explore North Allegheny Street through historic photographs and postcards from the Fred D. Smith Collection. From The Diamond northward, these images document changing streetscapes and notable Bellefonte landmarks, including the Crider Exchange, Potter home, Post Office, historic churches and mansions, and Bellefonte schools. Together, the collection offers a fascinating look at the people, architecture, and places that shaped this historic part of Bellefonte.
North Allegheny Street — Looking north from Howard Street.
The Diamond — Looking north on Allegheny Street.
100 Block of North Allegheny Street — Crider Exchange on the left. Built in 1889 after a fire, the building features an unusual fish-scale tin facade and picturesque eclectic architecture.
100 Block of North Allegheny Street — An earlier view.
100 Block of North Allegheny Street — East side.
Crider Exchange at Pike Alley
Corner of Allegheny and Howard Streets — Identified in the original caption as the present site of Omega Bank.
Potter Home — Looking north on Allegheny Street.
Potter Home — Decorated with bunting for Bellefonte’s 100th anniversary.
Home at Howard and North Allegheny Streets — Demolished to make way for the Post Office.
New Post Office Under Construction — At Allegheny and Howard Streets.
New Post Office Under Construction
The Finished New Post Office
Home at Howard and North Allegheny Streets — Demolished for the new Centre County Library.
Demolished Home
Episcopal Church — At Allegheny and Lamb Streets.
Episcopal Church
Episcopal Church Social Hall
Hastings Mansion — At Allegheny and Lamb Streets. Purchased by Gov. Hastings in the 1890s, who added a portico and windows inspired by the Old State Capitol.
Hastings Mansion
Former Lutheran Church — At Allegheny and Linn Streets.
Former Lutheran Church
North Ward School — On Allegheny Street between Linn and Lamb Streets.
North Ward School — Torn down in 1909.
North Ward School
Bellefonte High School — Built on the same location as the North Ward School.
Bellefonte High School
Bellefonte High School
Bellefonte High School
Playground at the Rear of Bellefonte High School
Fire at Bellefonte High School
Bellefonte High School Fire
Bellefonte High School Fire
Bellefonte High School After the Fire — The school was rebuilt and later became the elementary school.
Reynolds Mansion — At Allegheny and Linn Streets. Built in 1883–84 by Major William F. Reynolds in Gothic Italianate style. It later became the home of Col. W. Fred Reynolds and is now a bed and breakfast.
Mansion of James A. Beaver — At Allegheny and Curtin Streets. Home of the lawyer, Civil War officer, Pennsylvania governor, and acting president of Penn State. The mansion is no longer standing.
Rear of James A. Beaver’s Mansion — Northwest corner of West Curtin and North Allegheny Streets.