Restaurants
0707, 2023

Restaurants

…all hours, plus entrees for banquets, weddings, parties and bridge luncheons.” Two establishments are listed only under the owner’s names: Julia Drelick at 82 Spruce Street and Katherine Streczywilk at…

ORLA Newsletter Archive

…events, programs, projects & workshops at Oil Region Libraries. April 2022 – IN CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK, we’re kicking off a brand new fundraiser in the absence of The…

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…

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…

STEM Kits

…tiles are easy to construct and easy to put away for storage. Fully compatible with other brands. Magnetic tiles inspire children’s manipulative ability, imagination and creativity, problem solving, social skills,…

For Teachers

…are easy to construct and easy to put away for storage. Fully compatible with other brands. Magnetic tiles inspire children’s manipulative ability, imagination and creativity, problem solving, social skills, motor…

East End Redevelopment
3103, 2023

East End Redevelopment

…more. Unlike other city neighborhoods where the streets were named for oil pioneers, the East End favored more traditional names such as those of trees, states, U.S. presidents and landmarks….

Taking Flight
1911, 2021

Taking Flight

…and boasted a maximum speed of 88 miles per hour. It was affordable, simple and lightweight, attributes which lent a comparison to Ford’s Model T version of a car meant…

Assistive Technology

…the video magnifier of choice for those looking for maximum productivity in work and school environments. Topaz Video Magnifier Visually Enhanced Computer at the Franklin Public Library The Visually Enhanced…

Grocery Stores
0109, 2023

Grocery Stores

…proprietors’ names – Venturella, Snyder’s, Bagnato’s, Kellner’s and many more. Some families had connections to more than one grocery store. The Helscel Dairy was located at 500 Colbert Avenue while…