On our way from Westfield, NY to Bellefont, PA we encountered this truck attempting a left turn at a very busy intersection and marveled that he made it with only a sheet of papers' thickness to spare before bottoming out. This took about 10 minutes and several light changes. 
This is the oldest functioning P.O. in the country(circa 1860)moved from Virginia to the offices of the Philatelist Society and dontated by the Smithsonian for display. Stamps are hand cancelled for collectors here. On the door and shutters Civil War soldiers would leave notes behind for their loved ones. The society is dedicated to stamp collecting and ethical practices of members involved in purchase, appraisal and sales of stamps. They are housed in the old Ace Match Company building.
Bellefonte's "old charm" is proudly showcased in the original courthouse now government center in the center of town. 7 formers Govenors were born and raised here, 5 for PA,1 for KS, and 1for CA (Bilger-1852-1856)The visitors center is the old railroad station and folks here are rail buffs.The city was a major rail hub and supported the iron/steel industry with raw materials, ore and limestone from the local mines. The lumber industry barons built beautiful victornian style homes using the limestone from the mines. 
Most of the town center has buildings similar in style and architecture as this one across the street from the courthouse. The Grange County Fair, currently running, has a tent city of over 100 tent homes on wooden foundations constructed in the 1800's and have been family owned ever since and can't be sold or passed on to anyone except family....................and the journey continues 
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