State Street Bridge
2705, 2022

State Street Bridge

…The Bridge Project In 1863, a private company was organized to construct a bridge across the river. Major stockholders in the new Oil City and Petroleum Bridge Co. were J.J….

Siverly
1703, 2023

Siverly

…Civil War, organized a drill team. It was open to men and boys of Siverly. The drill team performed with the Cottage Hill Fife and Drum Corps and their joint…

Restaurants
0707, 2023

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…

Quirky Links to Oil City
2001, 2023

Quirky Links to Oil City

…excelled in athletics and oratory. While in school, he helped organized the first Negro Band in Oil City and also helped open up a skating rink in the city’s Third…

The Parsons Photo Album: 1910
2605, 2023

The Parsons Photo Album: 1910

…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…

Peaches & Parking Meters
1006, 2022

Peaches & Parking Meters

…week, Oil City School Superintendent J.J. Palmer announced Oil City students had already saved 20 bushels. The owner of Rose’s Store in Rouseville also reported there were nearly full barrels…

FAQ

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Rich and Famous
0302, 2023

Rich and Famous

…It became one of the most profitable mining businesses in the U.S. The area around his mine quickly filled with residents and Rollin decided to organize the community in 1896….

Ducks and Roses
0402, 2022

Ducks and Roses

…Those passing by the farm spoke of the fields covered with ducks, the scene reminding them of a “summer snowstorm.” By the end of World War I, high feed prices…

Luxurious Residences
1609, 2022

Luxurious Residences

…dealerships, 11 clothing stores, 6 bakeries, 9 pharmacies, 6 hotels, 94 retail grocers, 4 photography studios, 20 restaurants, 6 dairies and more. The population numbered 23,000+ residents who supported 3…