
The Oil City area’s hidden heritage is one filled with ingenuity, largesse, culture and so much more. The city’s incredible success was fueled by great wealth and exceptional talent. Much of our heritage, though, is unknown to many of us. The Oil City Heritage Society and the Oil City Library believe our city’s legacy should be shared and enjoyed. To that end, we will share our community’s stories and pictures on our Hidden Heritage blog. Stay tuned for historic as well as quirky entries that tell our history.
- March 4, 2022
- Judy Etzel
Thrills and skills combined frequently in the prosperous Oil City and surrounding area as
- February 18, 2022
- Judy Etzel
The City of Oil City in its early decades was awash with places of business. There were more than
- February 4, 2022
- Judy Etzel
The Oil City area claimed honors as a major manufacturing center as it produced pumps, engines,
- January 21, 2022
- Judy Etzel
The first permanent settlers in what would become Oil City were Frances and Sarah Halyday who bought
- January 7, 2022
- Judy Etzel
Tucked into the heritage of Oil City are little nuggets of quirky history. Here’s a sampling of
- December 10, 2021
- Judy Etzel
The City of Oil City celebrated its sesquicentennial with much fanfare in 2021. The 150th
- December 3, 2021
- Judy Etzel
Oil City attracted a wide variety of big name athletes, national politicians, actors and actresses,
- November 19, 2021
- Judy Etzel
The Oil City area has a strong aviation history, thanks in large part to the fuel it has provided
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