McKean County
Prospect Hill Fire Tower Project – Phase I
The McKean County Historical Society begins the phased project to restore a fire tower and preserve a community's heritage and history. Read more
McKean County
The McKean County Historical Society begins the phased project to restore a fire tower and preserve a community's heritage and history. Read more
McKean County
The ANF Region Video Project created 10 promotional videos which will be uploaded on the website www.VisitANF.com, You Tube, Facebook, Instagram, and Google. Read more
McKean County
The Allegheny Forest Alliance (AFA) and the Allegheny Hardwood Utilization Group (AHUG) partnered in the production of an educational video titled, “ANF – A History of Sustainable Forest Management". Read more
McKean County
The Borough of Kane sought a structural study and design with the intention to develop and transform the former railroad trestle, located along Route 6 in Kane, into a multimodal trail featuring a walking and biking path as well as signage and lighting to celebrate Kane’s heritag... Read more
McKean County
The MJ2KB Trail Club has enriched the Knox & Kane Rail Trail with educational interpretive signs and a vibrant mural that celebrate the region's history, showcasing the impact of the lumber industry, railroads, and local heritage. Read more
Wood On Glass
The Goodyear Lumber Company began building Norwich about 1910. This image of Main Street reveals what is probably typical of a small but prosperous lumber community of Pennsylvania early in the twentieth century. Norwich met its demise in 1921, when trees in the area were deplet... Read more
The Lumber Heritage Trail
The Penn Brad Oil Museum, located in northwestern Pennsylvania’s McKean County, offers a unique opportunity to delve into the fascinating history of the Bradford Oil Field, the world’s first billion-dollar oil field. Read more
McKean County
Structural study and design development to transform a former railroad trestle into a multimodal trail, enhancing recreational opportunities and celebrating the area's heritage. Read more
McKean County
Smethport Mansion District, Walking Tour, Historical Brochure, Heritage Tourism, Architectural History, Smethport, McKean County, Lumber Heritage Region, Civil War History, Pennsylvania Wilds. Read more
McKean County
Promotion of the historic Poor Farm property through interpretive signage and conservation demonstrations, enhancing public understanding of Smethport's agricultural history and providing educational and recreational opportunities. Read more
McKean County
Construction of a mini-theater within the Penn Brad Oil Museum to provide dynamic audiovisual presentations and enhance visitor engagement and educational opportunities. Read more
McKean County
Construction of a performing arts stage and outdoor entertainment complex to expand community events and enhance local cultural and recreational opportunities. Read more
Heritage
The Kinzua Bridge, also known as the Kinzua Viaduct, was once a towering railroad trestle spanning the Kinzua Creek in McKean County, Pennsylvania. At 301 feet tall and 2,052 feet long, it was hailed as the "Eighth Wonder of the World" when it was completed in 1882. Read more
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