An Eventful Year
1012, 2021

An Eventful Year

…to recognize Hasson Park’s 125th anniversary. It was dedicated at the park on June 5th, 2021. A restored Reid gas engine was dedicated during an October event as part of…

Utilities
2107, 2023

Utilities

…in the U.S. It was a 20-to-25-mile long underground gas-bearing sand and its very large reservoir is continuing to produce natural gas. It prompted a dramatic expansion of natural gas…

Monarch Park
0104, 2022

Monarch Park

…cars. The cars made trips to and from Monarch Park at 20 minute intervals. Geary hired Guy J. Hecker, a former baseball star with the Louisville Sluggers, to work summers…

The Winter Midway Plaisance
0912, 2022

The Winter Midway Plaisance

…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…

Interlibrary Loans (ILL)

…department directly at ill@oilregionlibraries.org. To request an item immediately, please fill out the Interlibrary Loan Request form below and click “Submit.” You may checkout up to 2 ILL items at…

Save Our Summer

…also available as take home activities or on oilregionlibraries.org! The best part? You get to create a cumulative keepsake using STEM & craft activities! Help & hints are available each…

Friends of the Library

Friends of the Library Friends of the Library groups seek to promote readership, usage of library materials and involvement of library patrons through volunteerism. The commitment of these organizations is…

Oil City Boat Club
0508, 2022

Oil City Boat Club

Financial success and a keen interest in finding a recreational outlet prompted a group of Oil City men to organize a social club that has flourished for more than a…

Guardians of Tradition
0408, 2023

Guardians of Tradition

…names and origins, the organizations were comprised of members who met regularly, took up civic challenges, represented their interests and more. The Busy Years Most of the long-standing organizations were…

South Side: 50’s & 60’s
1410, 2022

South Side: 50’s & 60’s

…SIDE PHARMACY – Located on this section of East First Street were South Side Pharmacy, Famoore’s, Friedhaber Appliances and South Side Market. Friedhaber’s, a family-owned operation, has been in business…