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Rafts at Warren Eddy During Flood of 1873 (1873)
Rafts at Warren Eddy During Flood of 1873 (1873)
Suspension bridges, bridges, Rivers
North end of the 1871 suspension bridge, and the original tollbooth, during the flood of 1873. A full-size Allegheny lumber raft stands ready at right for departure down-river.
Andrew Ludlow Building (circa 1875)
Andrew Ludlow Building (circa 1875)
Buildings, Churches
The Andrew Ludlow building, northeast corner of Liberty Street and Second Avenue in 1875 or slightly later. This early business block was replaced in turn by the Hoffman building (1883) and the Kresge building (1929), now (2004) the Liberty Street Marketplace. The spire in the background topped Warren's second First Presbyterian Church building (on the site of the first on Market Street). It was built in 1866.
Arnett House at Liberty Street and Third Avenue (circa 1875)
Arnett House at Liberty Street and Third Avenue (circa 1875)
Dwellings, Buildings
The Lewis Arnett house on the east side of Liberty Street near Third Avenue. Today, 2004, the site is occupied by the Spiridon building, headquarters of the Allegheny National Forest. Photo circa 1875.
Assembled Townspeople (1898)
Assembled Townspeople (1898)
War, Railroad station
Townspeople assembled on the 300 block of Pennsylvania Avenue in 1898, ready to escort members of Company I to the Pennsylvania Railroad station for service in the Spanish-American War.
Assembled Townspeople (1898)
Assembled Townspeople (1898)
People, War, Railroad stations
Townspeople assembled on the 400 block of Pennsylvania Avenue in 1898, ready to escort members of Company I to the Pennsylvania Railroad station for service in the Spanish-American War.
Bakery Near Suspension Bridge Site (1879)
Bakery Near Suspension Bridge Site (1879)
Law and legal affairs, Carts and wagons, Bakeries
This rig was photographed on November 5, 1879, in front of Archibald Tanner's store building on Pennsylvania Avenue west. According to the sign, its owner is headed for the Salt River Range in extreme west central Wyoming. Probably relates to the 1878 law placing a limit on paper money issued by the U.S. government.
Banking Room (circa 1925)
Banking Room (circa 1925)
Interiors, Banks
Banking room of Warren National Bank, northwest corner of Second Avenue and Liberty Street, 1925 or later. Now (2004) PNC Bank, after a period of ownership by Marine Bank.
Barges at Grunderville Yard (circa 1905)
Barges at Grunderville Yard (circa 1905)
Barges, Mills, Coal
Lumber barges and coal boat bottoms at the Grunderville mill below Warren circa 1905.
Barges at Tionesta Creek (circa 1900)
Barges at Tionesta Creek (circa 1900)
Barges, Rivers
Coal barges in mouth of Tionesta Creek, waiting for high water for the trip to Pittsburgh, circa 1900.
Beaty Field and Jackson Street (circa 1880)
Beaty Field and Jackson Street (circa 1880)
Buildings, Rivers, Towers
A view west from the foot of Jackson Street near the Conewango Creek dam circa 1880.
Birthplace of Honorable W. D. Brown, Judge (1817)
Birthplace of Honorable W. D. Brown, Judge (1817)
Dwellings, Judges
Home in which Judge William D. Brown was born in Sugar Grove, the first frame house in Warren County, completed in 1817.
Brick Factory Buildings of the Piso Company (circa 1900)
Brick Factory Buildings of the Piso Company (circa 1900)
Brick industry, millrace
Brick factory buildings of the Piso Company on the Island (millrace in the foreground) ca 1900. At right is the race bridge at the foot of Liberty Street. This site is now (2004) occupied in part by a large municipal parking garage.
Brown Brothers Foundry and Machine Shop: Pennsylvania Avenue West (1855)
Brown Brothers Foundry and Machine Shop: Pennsylvania Avenue West (1855)
Foundries
The 1855 Brown Brothers Foundry (later site of Struthers-Wells) on Pennsylvania Avenue West at the Pennsylvania Railroad crossing. This frame building stood where the remaining Struthers brick shops now (2004) house the Moldsmiths plastics firm. The photo probably dates to 1860 or slightly later.
Carver House Hotel (1860)
Carver House Hotel (1860)
Buildings
Among the earliest photos taken in Warren is this 1860 view of the Carver House, built in 1849, and right, the Tanner business block. The site is the intersection of Hickory Street with Pennsylvania Avenue.
Carver House Hotel (circa 1880)
Carver House Hotel (circa 1880)
Hotels, Churches, Streets
Carver House hotel and the 400 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, circa 1880. At the end of the block is the steeple of the original Trinity Episcopal church. The Hall block (three stories) is at left center.
Charles W. Rathbun House (circa 1917)
Charles W. Rathbun House (circa 1917)
Dwellings
Charles W. Rathbun house at the northeast corner of East Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. Dr. Elizabeth Beaty constructed her brick home (still standing) on this site, ca 1917. The porch columns from the Rathbun house were later used on a house on Prospect Street, but replaced (ca 1990) with inappropriate substitutes.
Citizens National Bank (circa 1900)
Citizens National Bank (circa 1900)
Banks, Buildings
The Citizens National Bank building at the northeast corner of Hickory Street and Pennsylvania Avenue ca 1900. Built in 1888 it is now (2004) occupied by Community Consumer Discount Company and other commercial tenants.
Clarendon Fire (1887)
Clarendon Fire (1887)
Fires, Construction workers, Railroads
The burned-out sections of Clarendon, under reconstruction, 10 days after the great fire of July 4, 1887. A view west from near the Philadelphia & Erie railroad depot.
Clarendon Fire Looking South (1887)
Clarendon Fire Looking South (1887)
Fires, Construction, Railroads
A view south over the burned district in Clarendon after the fire of July 4 and 5, 1887. At extreme upper left is the depot of the Philadelphia & Erie railroad on which materials were shipped in for reconstruction.
Coach Holding Spanish-American War Soldiers.
Coach Holding Spanish-American War Soldiers.
War, Soldiers, Railroads
A Western New York & Pennsylvania Railroad coach holding soldiers bound for service in the Spanish-American War and a crowd of well-wishers in the west end yard of the Pennsylvania Railroad, 1898.