Library Hall

Library Hall

…church buildings being erected. The Christian Scientists group regularly held services upstairs in the library. Rev. C.H. Erickson, an evangelist, presented two services there in October 1930. In May 1921,…

Accessibility

…available which is powered by a dedicated accessibility server. The software allows oilregionlibraries.org to improve its compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1). Enabling the Accessibility Menu The…

Quirky Links to Oil City

Quirky Links to Oil City

…and later oilman, his wife May, claimed a different heritage perk. May Williams, born at Rynd Farm, went to live with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. D.K. Williams…

Print, Copy, Fax & More

Print, Copy, Fax & More All locations offer public office services, including printing, copying, faxing & more. Having a library card is not required to utilize these services. Service Cost…

The Jewish Community

The Jewish Community

…more. Advertisement for Brody’s in Oil City. Advertisement for Braunschweiger’s “boots, shoes and trunks”. Advertisement for Smart & Silberberg stores. Advertisement for the Sam Magdovitz & Co. beer drive-in. The…

Coreco

Coreco

…manager. Other officers included Todd K. Glenn, vice president, and Benjamin McFate, secretary. The corporate offices were in the Veach Building. Lubricants of all varieties were produced by the Continental…

The Glass Industry

The Glass Industry

…wages were between $26,000 and $35,000, according to the plant’s 1982 spreadsheet. The 1982 annual payroll exceeded $5 million. However, furloughs began and continued through 1983. On Feb. 22, 1984,…

Restaurants

Restaurants

…Grill, 107 State Street Royal, 201 Sycamore Street Scierka’s, 100 Elk Street Skruby’s Inn, 308 E. 2nd Street Sumbar, 143 Main Street Tex’s Tavern, 23 Elm Street Valley Lunch, 1005…

State Street Bridge

State Street Bridge

…public on Sept. 18, 1866. Tolls were charged: 2-cents one-way for carriage drivers, 3-cents round-trip for walkers, 5-cents round-trip for horse and rider; 10-cents round-trip for a two-horse carriage. A…