One of a Kind
0403, 2022

One of a Kind

…in the snow on the pedestrian walkway. A photographer from The Blizzard newspaper, Oil City’s evening newspaper, snapped the photograph and shared it with the Wide World photo service. The…

Ducks and Roses
0402, 2022

Ducks and Roses

…years turned his attention to raising ducks. Brundred and his crew chose to raise and distribute Royal White Pekin ducks under the brand name of “Famous Oil City Ducklings.” Oil…

Siverly
1703, 2023

Siverly

…Side residents,” noted the newspaper. In addition, employees of the National Transit shops & Joseph Reid Engine works along Main Street chose the frozen river as their crossing of choice…

ORLA Newsletter Archive

…changes in order to keep you safe & informed. We also share some of your SummerQuest creations & announce our new, shared website. August 2020 – Celebrate International Women’s Day…

Support Us

…volunteer opportunities Learn how to sign up here! Virtual Opportunities Teens can earn volunteering hours virtually by writing or recording book reviews, creating library-related filmography, & more through Virtual Volunteens!…

Taking Flight
1911, 2021

Taking Flight

…ads touted the PanAm Clipper service as well as its lubricant of choice: Wolf’s Head. “PanAm’s choice of motor oil is Wolf’s Head: 100 percent pure Pennsylvania oil is used…

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…

Coreco
2804, 2023

Coreco

…was an Englishman who immigrated to Pittsburgh in 1862 where he became a barrel-maker with his brother. The Continental Refining Co. used the names Coreco and Pennsylect for their products….

0406, 2021

A Historic Anniversary

…established a hardware business in Oil City, later known as Lewis Hardware, and owned it until he entered the U.S Army service in 1916 for duty on the Mexican border.…

Oil Well Supply
0601, 2023

Oil Well Supply

…as the “oil well supply man,” the first in the world. As Eaton’s business grew, it attracted partners and new names – Eaton & Cole in 1869 and Eaton, Cole…