McKean County
Prospect Hill Fire Tower – Phase III Restoration
The McKean County Historical Society completes another phase of restoration to the Prospect Hill Fire Tower, which is now accessible and open to the public in Smethport, PA. Read more
McKean County
The McKean County Historical Society completes another phase of restoration to the Prospect Hill Fire Tower, which is now accessible and open to the public in Smethport, PA. Read more
McKean County
The County of McKean highlight their county's heritage with the placement of two large welcome signs at the east and west entrances along U.S. Route 6 Read more
McKean County
The Wilds Sonshine Factory in Kane, PA saved the colossal and iconic "Sheffield Log", creating an interpretive educational experience for visitors. 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 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
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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