Grove Hill Cemetery
2210, 2021

Grove Hill Cemetery

…began when a group of Oil City women publicly lobbied to establish a large and public cemetery in the fall of 1870. Money was raised to buy a 9.5 acre…

Join the Club
1504, 2022

Join the Club

…Semi-Military, Social and Trade groups. In 1925, there were 102 organizations that fell under one of those categories. The trade organizations reflected the wide diversity of occupations thriving within the…

The Jewish Community
1702, 2023

The Jewish Community

…Bonds – any customer who bought a $25 or more bond would get a free gallon of paint. Schultz was out of paint before the end of the day and…

Storefronts
1802, 2022

Storefronts

…by brothers Frank and Chester Moore. The business featured wholesale and retail ice cream sales with products delivered by horse-drawn wagon. This parade on Seneca Street shows the intersection with…

Notorious Women
1310, 2023

Notorious Women

…on our website at oilregionlibraries.org/hidden-heritage, where they will remain freely available for the foreseeable future. If you’d like to purchase volumes in bulk, 4 compendiums are available at the Oil…

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…

Adult Programs

Adult Programs ORLA is proud to offer many diverse programs for a variety of ages. All programs are free to attend & do not require a library card. Check out…

Say Cheese
2810, 2022

Say Cheese

…to the library are appreciated to help offset printing costs & make this project possible! Want to become a sponsor? Email us at promotions@oilregionlibraries.org to get started! Make a Donation…

Get a Library Card

Get a Library Card To register for a library card online, please fill out the form below. You’ll receive a library card number & access to all online digital resources,…

Main Street
1404, 2023

Main Street

…few streets – Tiernan, Dwyer and Cornwall – were selected by future homeowners, the remainder of the tract stayed unfilled as the newly opened South Side area drew most of…