The historic U.S. Hotel has been a part of Hollidaysburg since its initial conception in 1835. Built by John Dougherty, the building was initially used to accommodate westward travelers with lodging, food, and spirits. Strategically positioned along the western end of the Pennsylvania Canal and the Allegheny Portage Railroad, Hollidaysburg was connected with the Great American West and a vital link in the development of industrializing Johnstown and Pittsburgh.
As a result of the completion of the Pennsylvania Railroad mainline through Altoona in 1854, Hollidaysburg's status as a national transportation center was lost. In 1886, German immigrant Engelbert Gromiller, a brewmaster by trade in his Bavarian homeland, rebuilt the U.S. Hotel and established a brewery in the building next door. In 1905, the cut block barroom was added to the structure and still serves as the barroom today.
The hand-carved mahogany back bar, beveled silvered mirrors, hand leaded stain glass windows and a brass foot rail, under which is a fresh flow through spittoon, are original to the 1905 design of the bar.
As a result of the completion of the Pennsylvania Railroad mainline through Altoona in 1854, Hollidaysburg's status as a national transportation center was lost. In 1886, German immigrant Engelbert Gromiller, a brewmaster by trade in his Bavarian homeland, rebuilt the U.S. Hotel and established a brewery in the building next door. In 1905, the cut block barroom was added to the structure and still serves as the barroom today.
The hand-carved mahogany back bar, beveled silvered mirrors, hand leaded stain glass windows and a brass foot rail, under which is a fresh flow through spittoon, are original to the 1905 design of the bar.
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Constructed with authentic Mid-19th Century beams rescued from a barn in Smithton, PA, Liberty Hall at the U.S. Hotel Tavern maintains the historic charm of the original building while providing a large event venue to serve Hollidaysburg, Altoona, and surrounding areas.
Liberty Hall at the U.S. Hotel Tavern is the ideal wedding, party, and event venue.
With a capacity of 200+, we are able to accommodate wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, showers, birthdays, business meetings, class reunions, and holiday parties.
Liberty Hall at the U.S. Hotel Tavern is the ideal wedding, party, and event venue.
With a capacity of 200+, we are able to accommodate wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, showers, birthdays, business meetings, class reunions, and holiday parties.
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