Second Presbyterian Church

Second Presbyterian Church

…elegant organ. H.L. Foster, a church member, purchased the organ, which had won first prize for its exquisite tones at the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial, and installed it in his South…

Presidential Visitors

Presidential Visitors

…mid-September 1871, President Grant traveled to the Oil Valley during his first term as president. His visit was coordinated by Pennsylvania Congressman C. W. Gilfillan of Franklin at the behest…

Accessibility

…website accessibility efforts assist all users and that every person has the right to live with dignity, equality, comfort and independence. Accessibility on oilregionlibraries.org oilregionlibraries.org makes UserWay’s Web Accessibility Widget…

Notable Women

Notable Women

…Danny, according to her obituary in 1959. She also made house calls on foot and on bicycle and the trips were often difficult because of the city’s many hills. Dr….

Restaurants

Restaurants

…the business with her famous homemade pies. The Main Street Diner was run by Albert Morehouse at 178 Main Street. A decade later, the city would boast fewer restaurants at…

Computers & WiFi

…number! WiFi All ORLA locations offer free WiFi to patrons during all hours of the day – not just business hours. If you need to use the WiFi while we…

Board of Directors

…the long-term success of the Oil Region Libraries in our community. Together, they establish the vision and long-range planning, take on the fiscal responsibilities of the organization and oversee the…

FAQ

…to use the library? Everyone is welcome to visit our buildings and use our materials in-house including books, public computers, & gathering areas for free. Most of our events &…

Utilities

Utilities

…and businesses throughout the city, as well as outlying areas, would benefit from natural gas energy lines, telephone and telegraph services, electricity and television cable long before such utilities were…

Oil City Aces

Oil City Aces

Oil City has a long and enduring history of sending its young men and women into harm’s way as soldiers, sailors and Marines. The city has been well represented in…