Presidential Visitors
1205, 2023

Presidential Visitors

…of the New York Tribune newspaper and the New Yorker magazine, came to Oil City in November 1872 during his campaign for the presidency. Greeley, who popularized the saying “Go…

Siverly
1703, 2023

Siverly

…settled their families along the river and planted two orchards. They moved on after a few years and vacated the land. Meanwhile, a man was moseying down from New England…

Oil City All-Stars
1607, 2021

Oil City All-Stars

This 1930 edition of the Derrick newspaper carried a large advertisement promoting the Drake theater. A key feature was a pathe news item on Josephine McKim. Oil City can claim…

From Oil to Oz
0810, 2021

From Oil to Oz

…caricature wearing an oil funnel for a hat and a tin body that required regular oiling. Here’s how it started: Benjamin W. Baum, born in 1821 in New York, was…

STEM Kits

…you explore awe-inspiring games and experiences with unparalleled freedom. Google Cardboard Cardboard Virtual Reality (VR) Headset with head strap, compatible with 3.5″-6″ smart phones. Download the Google cardboard app onto…

For Teachers

…skills. Google Cardboard Cardboard Virtual Reality (VR) Headset with head strap, compatible with 3.5″-6″ smart phones. Download the Google cardboard app onto your smartphone and slide your phone into the…

Computers & WiFi

…number! WiFi All ORLA locations offer free WiFi to patrons during all hours of the day – not just business hours. If you need to use the WiFi while we…

Grocery Stores
0109, 2023

Grocery Stores

…and built new structures in the East End. The A&P closed its two small Oil City stores and built a new one at 602 E. Second Street. Loblaw’s, too, had…

Oil Well Supply
0601, 2023

Oil Well Supply

…industry tool for another or have a blacksmith make one or fix a tool, then sell the items from his storefront. His shop was the first ever to produce equipment…

Orchestras
1803, 2022

Orchestras

…boxcar capacity was 40 men or eight horses. The cars were stenciled with “40 Hommes/8 Chevaux.” The 40 & 8 Bands were being organized by American Legion posts across the…