Warren Library Association - Historic Photographs

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An archive of over 300 digital images from the library's Historic Warren Photograph Collection.
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Fire Engine: Steamer 'Rufus P. King' (1873)
Fire Engine: Steamer 'Rufus P. King' (1873)
Fires, Banks, Streets, People
Steamer 'Rufus P. King' acquired by the borough of Warren in 1873 or 1874, and given to the scrap drive in WWII, shown in operation on the Liberty Street bridge during the Warren Savings Bank / Watson-Davis block fire of February 1889. View to the north to Warren (later New Struthers) Hotel, built by Thomas Struthers, 1880.
First National Bank (1881)
First National Bank (1881)
Banks, Streets, Politicians
The First National Bank building, north side of Second Avenue above Liberty (ex-Betty Lee, etc.) draped in September 1881 for the death of President Garfield. Original building on this site was Dunn's Tavern.
First National Bank (1896)
First National Bank (1896)
Banks, Buildings
First National Bank, north side of Second Avenue between Liberty Street and The Point in 1896. Merged with Warren National Bank in 1953. The lower façade was revised as neo-classical in 1911. Later a part of Betty Lee, CVS Drugs, and in 2004 Masterskater Extreme Sports. The building was erected in 1871 and 1872 on the site of Dunn's Tavern.
First National Bank Building (1800)
First National Bank Building (1800)
Banks, Buildings, Broadcasting
Original First National Bank building, 310 Second Avenue, built in 1871-1872 on the site of Dunn's Tavern. The lower facade was remodeled in 1911 and later enclosed becoming part of the Betty Lee store. Later occupants were CVS Drug Store and Masterskater. Kinzua Broadcasting Company has occupied upper floors since 1946. Photo ca 1875.
Flat Boat at Conewango Creek Dam (circa 1880)
Flat Boat at Conewango Creek Dam (circa 1880)
Flatboats, boats, people, Floods
A trading, or flat, boat built in Russell by Ira Briggs was stuck on the Conewango dam in Warren in the mid-to late 1880s. High water soon floated it off the dam and it was taken on down river. Pilot Lorenzo Badger is seated on the roof of the boat.
The Fletcher Parker house (1920)
The Fletcher Parker house (1920)
Dwellings, Post offices
The Fletcher Parker house, northeast corner of Liberty Street and Third Avenue, about 1920. Now (2004) the site of the Warren Post Office building constructed in 1931-32.
The Fletcher Parker House (circa 1920)
The Fletcher Parker House (circa 1920)
Dwellings
The Fletcher Parker house on the northeast corner of Third Avenue and Liberty Street about 1920(?). Left are the First Baptist Church and the Norman C. Allen house. The corner lots have been occupied by the U.S. Post Office since 1931.
Flood of 1865 (1865)
Flood of 1865 (1865)
Mills, Floods, Bridges
Mill buildings on The Island in the flood of 1865. The floating debris marks the location of the roadway onto The Island from the Liberty Street bridge over the millrace.
Flood of 1894 (1894)
Flood of 1894 (1894)
Floods, Streets, Exhibition buildings, Buildings
View from above Fifth Avenue at Hazel Street towards the flooded (1894?) south side fairgrounds. Note the advertisements for Pickett Hardware Co., J. C. Smith boots and shoes, Morck Brothers Jewelers and Opticians, A. A. Davis & Co., etc. painted on the fairgrounds fences.
Flood of 1894 (1894)
Flood of 1894 (1894)
Streets, People, Floods
High water on Water Street (looking west from the foot of East Street) in the 1890s, possibly during the 1894 flood.
Flood of 1894 (1894)
Flood of 1894 (1894)
Banks, Streets, People
View looking west down Pennsylvania Avenue from Market Street. The pointed tower of the Warren Savings Bank appears in the distance, right of center. Probably the flood of 1894.
Flood of 1894 (1894)
Flood of 1894 (1894)
Floods, Rivers
The old gas plant on Pennsylvania Avenue West, possibly during the flood of 1894. This site is occupied today (2004) by Penelec. View towards the river in the south.
Flood of 1894 (1894)
Flood of 1894 (1894)
Floods, People, Buildings
View east on Clark Street on The Island in the flood of 1894.
Flood of 1913 (1913)
Flood of 1913 (1913)
Floods, Hospitals, Streets
A view of Warren's west side during the 1913 flood.
Flood of 1913 (1913)
Flood of 1913 (1913)
Floods, Hospitals, Brewing industry, People, Streets
A view east at the intersection of Market Street, Pennsylvania Avenue, and Water Street during the 1913 flood.
Flood of 1913 (1913)
Flood of 1913 (1913)
Floods, Forge shops, Hotels, Buildings
Intersection of Market Street and Pennsylvania Avenue during the 1913 flood. The Lyric Hotel building is at right. Across the street, left to right, are the Keller house and blacksmith shop, the Bartsch and Johnson wagon shop, and the Warren Mirror building.
Flood of 1913 (1913)
Flood of 1913 (1913)
Floods, Hospitals, Brewing Industry, Streets
The Hultberg block and environs, foot of Market Street, during the 1913 flood.
Flood of 1913 (1913)
Flood of 1913 (1913)
Floods, Hospitals, Brewing industry, Streets
View from the lower railroad bridge to the Warren Brewing Company on the south side, 1913 flood.
Flood of 1913 (1913)
Flood of 1913 (1913)
Floods, Hospitals, People, Streets
A view of Warren's west side during the 1913 flood.
Flood of 1913 (1913)
Flood of 1913 (1913)
Floods, Buildings, Hospitals
A view of Warren's west side during the 1913 flood.