Clark’s Summit

Clark’s Summit

…of money, though, when the venture collapsed. When the Clark’s Summit land development effort collapsed, Porteous again lost money but he shouldered the burden. He assumed most of the debt…

Early Theaters

Early Theaters

…Theater and the former YMCA facility. Vemark Theater Co., Veach’s newly formed theater management company, would operate the theater under a contract with Paramount Studios in California. Drake Realty, another…

Grove Hill Legends

Grove Hill Legends

…in 1865. In Reno, he served as commander of the community’s GAR post. After a railroad venture went bankrupt, Hartwell moved to Oil City in 1871 and joined a wholesale…

FAQ

…public computer? Having a library card is not required to use a public computer. If you do not have a library card, you can obtain a Guest Pass for temporary…

A Historic Anniversary

…in 2021 as an incorporated city, owed its early start as a river community that served as a microcosm of the industrial flow and ebb of the region. There were…

Storefronts

Storefronts

sites in the city’s business districts. A quick look at city directories from 1880 through 1930 shows an extensive listing of small businesses. As examples, there were 15 hotels or…

Say Cheese

Say Cheese

…demand to record how the industry fared, who made lots of money, which wells were successful, how oil-related companies prospered and more. Oil City was a key location for the…

Teens

…questions and share ideas, which are vital activities to discovering who they are, who they want to be, and their role in their community. Participants work together to co-create the…

Library Hall

Library Hall

…and comedies. One popular presentation was “An Evening of Comedy by Local Talent” held two evenings in May shortly after the library opened. The venue was listed as “Library Hall.”…

Cisco Networking Academy

…need in order to take these classes is an email address and access to the internet. The Cisco Networking Academy offers a comprehensive learning experience that includes online curriculum, assessments,…