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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21B8_brown-street-bridge_Titusville-PA.html
Brown Street Bridge ♦ A Steel and Wrought Iron Baltimore Through Truss Design, 175-foot span locally known as the Brown Street Bridge, was constructed on this site crossing Oil Creek between 1898-1899. Prior to replacement in 1991 the bridge…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21B5_st-titus-church_Titusville-PA.html
Many Roman Catholics came into the area during the oil boom which began in 1859. The Reverend Father DeLarouque, who had been presiding over mass in a cooper shop, decided a church was needed. Ground was broken on this property in 1862 and the bui…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21B1_titusville-iron-company-1860_Titusville-PA.html
The first machine shop and foundry built to serve the oil industry was located "a year and a mile from Drake Well." In 1889, new owners organized it as the Titusville Iron Company, Limited, under executive officers John Fertig and James Curtis McK…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21B0_western-ny-and-pa-railway-freight-station-1892_Titusville-PA.html
In 1860, Thomas Struthers and his partners formed the Oil Creek Railroad to haul freight, coal, and oil between Corry and Petroleum Centre. The original station was destroyed in Titusville's great flood and fire of 1892, but rebuilt later that yea…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM219W_to-the-memory-of-the-brave_Conneaut-Lake-PA.html
Dedicated Sept., 10, 1866. to the memory of the brave of Evansburgh & Sadsbury who fell for their country during the War of the Great Rebellion. Killed in Battle I. Graff, Apr. 6, 1865, ae. 34 yrs.; G.W.Boutell; May 5, 1864, ae. 22 yrs.; T.L. Moy…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM219K_this-carousel_Conneaut-Lake-PA.html
Welcome children of all ages. This Carousel has been making memories at Conneaut Lake Park - formerly Exposition Park - since approximately 1914. Assembled by T.M. Harton of Pittsburgh, who also owned and operated carousels at West View and Waldam…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM219G_this-tablet-a-war-memorial_Conneaut-Lake-PA.html
[two tablets, identical heading] This tablet is dedicated to the citizens of this community who gave full measure of devotion to their country that civilization might endure.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2196_the-blue-streak_Conneaut-Lake-PA.html
Ace Roller Coaster Landmark American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) recognizes Conneaut Lake Park's Blue Streak as an ACE Roller Coaster Landmark, a designation reserved for rides of historical significance. Constructed as part of a major expansion of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LPT_meadville-market-house_Meadville-PA.html
Built in 1870, enlarged in 1916, rescued in 1970 by a community drive, the Meadville Market House is the oldest continuous use market structure in Pennsylvania. Here, in the ancient tradition, farmers and local craftsmen still present their goods …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LPS_the-kepler-hotel_Meadville-PA.html
The landmark Kepler Hotel, built in 1890, enlarged in 1923, served the community for 60 years. The Kepler family had operated hotels since 1812 at Woodcock, Venango, & Titusville before coming to Market Square in 1875. Revitalized 2003 by Meadvill…