ORLA Newsletter Archive

…shaped by marginalized groups in a centuries-long fight for the freedom to read. This month, learn more about the origins of the modern book club, as well as some upcoming…

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…

State Street Bridge
2705, 2022

State Street Bridge

…feet long and 18 feet wide. At the time, it was the longest bridge over any part of the Allegheny River. The Oil City and Petroleum Bridge opened to the…

Ducks and Roses
0402, 2022

Ducks and Roses

…to the hotels who had longstanding ties to the duck product. Also on tap for purchase were duck feathers. There was a picking house on the farm and the plucked…

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…

Siverly
1703, 2023

Siverly

…brand of residents who made headlines on a variety of topics, ranging from an internationally known mathematician to one of the most talented football players to ever come out of…

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…

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…

Clark’s Summit
2101, 2022

Clark’s Summit

…when the city ordered the 365 city steps leading to the summit be closed because they were in such poor shape. Residents insisted they be replaced because they were frequently…