History

…Public Library from the Franklin Library Association and entered into a long-term lease agreement with the City of Franklin to become the first branch of ORLA. The Franklin Public Library…

Wharfs & Steamboats
0906, 2023

Wharfs & Steamboats

…region’s many iron furnaces to smelting operations downriver. Barges laden with those goods were often tied up to large iron rings drilled into large rocks along the river banks. Rafters…

Early Theaters
2207, 2022

Early Theaters

…cultural offerings. The theater spaces ranged from leased floors in a few buildings along Seneca Street to cavernous auditoriums replete with ornate decorations and state-of-the-art theater effects. Taking top billings…

From Oil to Oz
0810, 2021

From Oil to Oz

…served as president. An 1865 legal advertisement in the Oil City Register newspaper lists a net value of $538,288.01 for the bank. The creation of the children’s classic “The Wonderful…

Clark’s Summit
2101, 2022

Clark’s Summit

…Transfer of Property In 1860, the Michigan Rock Oil Co. bought a large swath of the Halyday property with the intent to drill wells along an area at the foot…

Support Us

…certain restrictions so that they are available for future generations of library users! Visit www.bbcf.org to learn more about Bridge Builders and to begin the process of contributing to our…

ARC Inclusion Library

…ARC? Visit Them Online at http://www.thearcclarion.org/ Call 814-226-7033, Ext. 4 Email info@thearcclarion.org All Yard Games Sports Outdoor Recreation Remote Controlled Basketball Want to shoot some hoops or play a basketball…

Second Presbyterian Church
1111, 2022

Second Presbyterian Church

…Their successes led to immense wealth, civic engagement, community pride, philanthropy and cultural pursuits – all of it dramatically enhanced Oil City. The effects, too, were felt by the community’s…

Presidential Visitors
1205, 2023

Presidential Visitors

…in the late 1800s. There are reports that he was a guest at the River Ridge Estate, owned by Joseph C. Sibley, along the Allegheny River. While he was here,…

Board of Directors

…the long-term success of the Oil Region Libraries in our community. Together, they establish the vision and long-range planning, take on the fiscal responsibilities of the organization and oversee the…