Ducks and Roses
0402, 2022

Ducks and Roses

…as a social beverage.” Newspaper Advertisement for Ludwig Mayer’s Famous Rye Whiskey Oil City Boiler Works An Oil City company, organized in 1881 by Daniel O’Day and Michael Geary, had…

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…

Early Theaters
2207, 2022

Early Theaters

…the front row. Also reportedly appearing at the Opera House were John Philip Sousa and his musicians and actress Billie Burke who was married to Florenz Ziegfield and played Glinda…

Old Money
2909, 2023

Old Money

…and shipper and helped organize the American Oil Company that did its business primarily in the Bradford oil field. Lewis was married to Sarah A. Blackwell in 1868 and they…

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…

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…

Print, Copy, Fax & More

…Cover Sheet) All Locations Receive Fax $1.00/page All Locations Lamination $0.50/half page, $1.00/full page Oil City, Franklin Wireless Printing B&W $0.25/page All Locations Wireless Printing Color $0.50/page All Locations print@oilregionlibraries.org…

Wharfs & Steamboats
0906, 2023

Wharfs & Steamboats

…nearest station of the main railroad lines traversing this portion of the state. But from thence to their destination- the Oil Country – an overland journey of from 30 to…