Saturday- Sunday Edition 4

INSIDE: Altoona Drinks For You Photo Essay III

Altoona Drinks For You is an on-going series of photographs, art and writings that I have been working on that focuses on visuals and the history of my hometown’s bars while thinking about what they might have meant for the people who attended them.

Here is the long-awaited Altoona Drinks For You Photo Essay III. This chapter features some more bars and social clubs, all of which are still currently operating. I’ve grown to enjoy capturing memorable features like the architecture, proximity to Sheetz historic landmarks or general attitude of the business. That said there are still establishments that I have yet to photograph that are important to include (4D'S Lounge) with stories to tell.

If you haven’t already, you can check out Altoona Drinks For You Photo Essay I and Photo Essay II here.

Altoona Drinks For You Photo Essay III

The photos were taken on May 26, 2024 with a Kodak M35 35mm Film Point and Shoot camera with Kodak Gold 200 35mm Color Film. Film was developed and scanned at Eastern Standard Photo in Wilkinsburg, PA.

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Zach's Sports & Spirits, 5828 6th Ave, Altoona. A literal high school reunion. Modern Altoona. Across the street from the Sheetz Corporate Office.

Cesare Battisti Club, 3909 Beale Ave, Altoona.

Knickerbocker Tavern, 3957 6th Ave, Altoona. Has a courtyard. Has brunch. Has a TouchTunes. Has local celebrities such as meteorologist and former WTAJ weatherman Joe Murgo.

Escapade, 2523 Union Ave, Altoona. Pride flag emoji here.

Former location of the first Sheetz convenience store, 2600 5th Ave, Altoona. Escapade is in the background (upper right corner) down the street.

Cobrh's Lounge, 1200 6th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602. Known for their wings.

Cobrh's Lounge, 1200 6th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602. Hoops are to be taken seriously here. Only real ballers.

Buccinese Society, 614 8th Ave, Altoona. Had a $2 vodka cran here once.

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listen to this~~

Truthfully my favorite song off of Brat, which I have been listening to on repeat all summer. I even brought back the green phone case.

I don't wanna feel fearless
I don't wanna feel fearless
I don't wanna feel fearless

then listen to this~~