Rich and Famous
0302, 2023

Rich and Famous

…1902. The Carnegie Library, later renamed the Oil City Public Library, opened on July 6, 1904. The Carnegie Library opened to the public in July 1904. Building materials can be…

Ducks and Roses
0402, 2022

Ducks and Roses

…This early telegram message reads “Mr. B.F. Brundred, Can you get three ducks to Burnside Winslow, 145 Cold Spring St., New Haven, Conn. by Saturday night? Answer by Friday”. The…

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

…system in the city to John Smithman. It debuted on Thanksgiving Day 1893. In 1901, competitor Daniel Geary of Oil City, founder of Citizens Traction Co., bought out Smithman’s company….

Monarch Park
0104, 2022

Monarch Park

…One large gathering was held Aug. 1, 1917, when more than 5,000 people attended a day-long picnic to honor Co. D, 16th Pennsylvania Regiment. It was comprised of National Guard…

The Winter Midway Plaisance
0912, 2022

The Winter Midway Plaisance

…poor.” The No. 1 Hose House, City Hall, and Post Office on Seneca Street. Written by Judy Etzel with research by Kay Dawson and design by Natalie Cubbon. HIDDEN HERITAGE…

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

…Mr. Edwards last heard from Libby. You dive below the surface. The ship is magnificent! Below what was once the deck of the ship, something catches your eye. There’s Ms….

Friends of the Library

…to a Friends of the Library group. If you’re interested in supporting the Advisory Council, please contact Amanda Barker, Branch Manager, by calling (814) 374-4605 or via email at cplbranchmanager@oilregionlibraries.org….

Oil City Boat Club
0508, 2022

Oil City Boat Club

…a club for such purposes.” There were 34 members at the time with the directors listed as B.C. Simpson, W.R. Lay, A.P. Richey, D.K. James and Millard Scheide. The by-laws…