Clark’s Summit
2101, 2022

Clark’s Summit

…onward march that it deserves special mention herein.” The engine house supplying steam power for the incline was located near the entrance to the Lake Shore & Michigan southern tunnel…

Second Presbyterian Church
1111, 2022

Second Presbyterian Church

…Their successes led to immense wealth, civic engagement, community pride, philanthropy and cultural pursuits – all of it dramatically enhanced Oil City. The effects, too, were felt by the community’s…

ORLA Newsletter

…personal growth journey with our list of self-help books that will inspire & motivate you. As always, find book reviews, upcoming workshops, featured resources & more in this month’s newsletter!…

Old Money
2909, 2023

Old Money

…Valley. He owned H. Lewis & Co. and was a key member of the Oil Exchange in the city. In 1872 he joined the Standard Oil Co. as a buyer…

Grand Spectacles
0312, 2021

Grand Spectacles

Oil City attracted a wide variety of big name athletes, national politicians, actors and actresses, well-known artists, huge circuses and much more as a result of a thriving economy and…

All-America City
2904, 2022

All-America City

…HERITAGE IS SPONSORED BY: Oil Region Alliance Gates & Burns Realty Support This Project Donations to the library are appreciated to help offset printing costs & make this project possible!…

Main Street
1404, 2023

Main Street

…Street. Several wharfs were anchored in the river at those streets to serve the booming river traffic carrying timber, iron products, oil and more from communities up north to markets…

Restaurants
0707, 2023

Restaurants

The City of Oil City was booming in the mid-1950s. The population was listed as 18,500-plus residents while the jobs sector ranged from major U.S. companies such as Jones &…

Say Cheese
2810, 2022

Say Cheese

…Mather. The Columbia Cornet Band was photographed by John Mather, the early oil industry’s most industrious photographer. Mather’s obituary noted that he was a member of a Cornet Band. Oil…

Join the Club
1504, 2022

Join the Club

…of the city. Endorsements must come from three members in order to be considered. Dues were $3 a month. One of the club rules noted that if a member was…