
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.
- June 10, 2022
- Judy Etzel
Oil City’s unique history can come out in bits and pieces. The community can claim one-of-a-kinds,
- May 27, 2022
- Judy Etzel
Efforts to build the first bridge across the Allegheny River at Oil City began in 1863 as more
- May 13, 2022
- Judy Etzel
For decades, Oil City was a railroad hub for both freight trains and passenger trains. The rail
- April 29, 2022
- Judy Etzel
The City of Oil City enjoyed a time of unprecedented growth and incredibly good fortune for most of
- April 15, 2022
- Judy Etzel
Oil City enjoyed a vibrant social atmosphere during its early heyday that yielded dozens of clubs,
- April 1, 2022
- Judy Etzel
One of the area’s most intriguing places was Monarch Park, a sprawling tract located midway between
- March 18, 2022
- Judy Etzel
The City of Oil City celebrated its 150th anniversary as an incorporated city in 2021. An important
- March 4, 2022
- Judy Etzel
Thrills and skills combined frequently in the prosperous Oil City and surrounding area as
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