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Some newspaper articles of note and postcards with scenes of the city of Warren - currently a work-in-progress.
August 15, 1893 - from the Tuesday edition of the Evening Democrat, page 4, column 3, under Brevities:
--The foundations for the new boiler shop at Struthers, Wells & Co's are being laid. The building has a frontage of 100 feet on Water street and is 212 feet deep. Wm. Lavery has the contract for the stone and brick work. The building will be of iron and brick.
Caption: Bird's-Eye View of Warren, Pa.
Postcard image courtesy of Warren County Historical Society, Warren, Pa.
The bridge over the Allegheny River can be seen in the center of the card.
March 28, 1894 - from the Wednesday edition of the Evening Democrat, page 1, column 5
WHY NOT IMPROVE?
Suggestions from an Enterprising Citizen.
Improvements which Could be made along the River Bank--A Delightful Driveway Overlooking the City, Giving a Beautiful View of the Surrounding Scenery--Boating on the River and a Public Bath-house and Swimming School.
This is the time for organizing a movement that shall result in the improvement of the river front. Why not have a six foot gravel walk along the face of the terrace from the Suspension bridge to the Revere House? This could have several sideways leading to and from the street at a gentle slope. At intervals long seats should be placed for the comfort and convenience of the public. Shade trees could be placed to advantage to give additional comfort. The planting of these could be made a public matter and celebrated as public Arbor Day exercises. A wire fence should skirt the water edge to remove danger from accident. If established and made safe and accesible, this walk would prove to be a popular and attractive place for an afternoon or evening stroll; a charming and refreshing resort for nurses with baby carriages, a pleasing retreat for children and youth as well as adults; all of whom could bask in the spring sunshine, or sit shaded from the summer sun while enjoying the everchanging panorama of the river. This would get more patronage than our parks, and would become a source of pride and pleasure to us.
Another line of activity for the progressive workers who believe in making the beauty and charm of our town accesible to all, could be found on the hill immediately North of us. A driveway could be made from the road above the head of Liberty street, along the face of the hill, mounting as high as the reservoir and leading into Fifth street near Hazel or Laurel or beyond. The view from this place has scarcely a rival in the whole country. Why not enjoy it? If projected along the face of the hill this way would be much used and result in great physical good and greater pleasure to our community. As mountain and hill climbing is most beneficial, our residents, as well as strangers, would often be found ascending to secure the charming prospect coupled with the exhilirating exercise. Several springs of good water are constantly voiding a sufficient supply for man and beast, a rockery with water dripping and falling from rock to rock could be placed near a water trough and drinking water, thus giving refreshment on a hot day.
It is surprising that we take so little interest in boating. With such a fine water-course at our very doors, we should have a hundred boats upon it in almost daily use. Why not organize two or three rival boat clubs? Merchants, ministers, doctors, lawyers, ladies, young and old, could and should, find an hour or two per week for the enjoyment of a "pull." There is also a limited opportunity for sailing with small craft. Let us enjoy the advantages that lie within our reach. Some enterprising person can make a good living during the summer months by renting boats.
The Conewango is fairly free from oil, and as the objectionable matter floats, it can easily be deflected to one side of the stream. In that case, we have all the requisites for the establishment of a public bathing house and a swimming school. There are two locations for such an institution, and as it would be enclosesd by high board walls, and conducted on an approved plan and regulations, no objection could be found. Many cities with less water of no better quality have most delightful resorts for ladies and gentlement during the warm weather. Few can swim; all should learn. A few hundred dollars invested in a permanent bathing house and swimming school could be made to yield a profit.
The undersigned will gladly join any twenty or more of our representative citizens in the establishment of any one or all of these improvements, paying his share of the cost; or in forming a stock company in establishing the last two
Why not make Warren a summer resort? If Kane can attract scores during the summer, Warren should attract hundreds, when she gets her Mountain Vew Hotel.
What do you think, fellow citizens? Let us hear from some one.
W. L. MacGowan.
Caption: The Old Swinging Bridge Across the Conewango at Warren, Pa.
(Now Gone)
Postcard image courtesy of Warren County Historical Society, Warren, Pa.
Undated postcard from the Bairstow Collection
May 17, 1894 - from the Thursday edition of the Evening Democrat, page 1, column 2, a comment on the Riverside Acid Works:
THE ACID IN THE AIR.
One Thing Which Detracts From Warren's Reputation.
While every person who lives in Warren or Glade knows the awful odor of concentrated essence of asafoetida and limberger which comes floating out on the evening breezes when something breaks loose over at the acid works, they never had it called to their attention so particularly as when Charlie Crandall satirized it so strongly in his original lines in Pinafore. This seemed to bring it before the people's attention quite forcibly, and of late you can hear "kicks" about this insufferable nuisance of the first water, on all sides.
The first thing which the stranger notices which gives him or her an unfavorable impression of our beautiful city is the odor from the river on nights when they let the acid off. Some people declare that the odor is so strong and suffocating that it makes sleep on such nights an impossibility, and to the person with asthmatic trouble it makes life a burden, and renders breathing a difficult task. There seems to be no relief from the nuisance, however, and the best thing to do is to get used to it or else move up on top of Stone's hill.
September 24, 1898 - from Saturday edition of The Evening Democrat, page 4, column 2, under "Brevities."
--The reunion of Co. H. Pennsylvania Reserves G. A. R., a part of the old Warren Guards, was held at the fair grounds today. Is was attended by the surviving members and their wives. After an elaborate dinner an election was held whih resulted in the election of the following officers for the succeeding year. Henry Howard, Pres.; Wilson Curtis, Vice Pres.; Nathan Falkner, Sec. and J. R. Mitchell, Treas.
--Warren has just added a new industry to her already large number. It is at Acetelyene gas plant and is located in the mill building on Water and Liberty streets. This gas is made from the acetelyene carbon and produces the most brilliant light of any known gas. It is also the most economical. The inventor Mr. E. D. Cody who is a native of Youngsville is in charge of the plant. The first tests will take place this evening for which about 50 lights have been arranged.
--If a large array of wagons loaded with produce and a crowd of buyers so thick that it is impossible to get through can be taken as an evidence of the success of our street market, that evidence was all here today. There were 34 wagons, almost twice as many as on Wednesday morning. They arrived much earlier too and it was a very significant fact that those who arrived first sold out first, which proves that the buyers were out good and early looking for the choisest fruits and vegetables. Very few farmers were obliged to leave their stand with anything saleable.
December 27, 1898 - from Tuesday edition of The Evening Democrat, page 4, column 2, under "Brevities."
--At a meeting of the managers of the Riverside Acid Works, Ltd., held Dec. 17th, at their office, it was resolved that an addition be made to the works sufficiently large to produce the Oil of Vitriol in quantities to supply their increasing trade, and a committee was appointed to draw up plans and commence the erection of the building as soon as the weather permitted. The company was forced to make this additional investment, owing to the fact that their competitors had formed a combination and advanced prices on the Oil of Vitriol to such an extent that the refineries here could not pay the prices charged.
October 29, 1900 - from Monday edition of The Evening Democrat, page 1, column 3.
NEW PLANT
Of the Warren Table Works Commenced Today.
GROUND BROKEN
By President Homer--Work to be Rapidly Pushed.
Ground was broken this morning for the new Warren Table Works plant on Struthers flats. The company will occupy two acres of ground lying between the Inderlied Acid works and Pennsylvania avenue.
Work had been scheduled to begin this morning and at 7 o'clock a large force of men were on the ground to commence excavating for the foundations.
To Mr. C. S. Homer, president and general manager of the company belongs the honor of turning the first shovel full of earth.
This company which has recently been reorganized has for a number of years been doing business in the Peterson block on Laurel strreet [sic], but on acount [sic] of cramped quarters and a rush of business has been compelled to secure more commodious quarters.
In order to do this it became necessary to increase the capital from $15,000 to $75,000 which was done. The Board of Trade was then asked to furnish a site. The committee finally secured the present location which is one of the most favorable that could be selected and it was accepted by the company.
The buildings to be erected will be composed of a large brick structure 60x140 feet and four stories in height which will be equipped with all of the latest improved wood working machinery which, with that now in use, will make it one of the most complete wood-working establishments in this section of the country. Attached to the main building will be a brick boiler and engine house. The boiler will be used for heating the various buildings, dry kilns, etc., while the power will be supplied by a 50 horse power gas engine. A large packing house, dry kilns, lumber sheds and a substantial office building will complete the plant. It is expected that possession can be taken by January 1st, 1901.
The company now manufactures the celebrated Homer Extension Table and a line of toilet and parlor tables. This line it is expected will be increased from time to time.
The Pennsylvania railroad company has a force of men now engaged in laying a siding for the use of the company.
Undated postcard
Postcard image courtesy of Warren County Historical Society, Warren, Pa.
Caption: Pennsylvania Ave. Looking East From Hickory St., Warren, Pa.
The iconic Flat Iron building and, on the right, the Warren Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, dedicated in 1909.
Caption: View on Penn Avenue, West, Warren, Pa.
Postcard image courtesy of Warren County Historical Society, Warren, Pa.
Published by Warren News Company, this postcard was mailed January 29, 1909.
From the Bairstow Collection.
Three postcards of the Warren Depot ~
Caption:
500 Penna Ry Depot, Warren, Pa.
Published by Warren News Company, this postcard was mailed January 29, 1909.
From the Bairstow Collection.
Caption:
Warren, Pa., Pennsylvania Depot.
Postmarked April 2, 1912 from Warren to Mrs. E. L. Height, 928 Main St, Corry, Pa..
Message was "I left my stick pin in the room on the dresser please get it and keep for me"
John
Printed on the back: The Hugh C. Leighton Co., Manufacturers, Portland, Me, U.S.A.
Made in Germany.
From the Bairstow Collection of postcards.
Caption:
D. A. V. and P. R. R. Depot, Warren, Pa.
Mailed May 31, 1911 from Clarendon to Mrs. Howard Schall, Waterville, Pa..
From the Bairstow Collection.
Caption: Warren National Bank, corner Second and Libery Streets, Warren, Pa.
Postcard image courtesy of Warren County Historical Society, Warren, Pa.
Undated postcard
Stamped on the back:
Benton Bairstow
112 Oneida Ave.
Warren, Penn'a
Caption: 26. High Level Bridge at Water Works, Warren, Pa.
Postcard image courtesy of Warren County Historical Society, Warren, Pa.
Undated postcard
Stamped on the back: Jul 3 1925
Benton Bairstow
112 Oneida Ave.
Warren, Penn'a
Another undated postcard from the Bairstow Collection.
Postcard image courtesy of Warren County Historical Society, Warren, Pa.
Caption: Armory, Municipal Building and Evangelical Church, Corner Hickory and Third Ave., Warren, Pa.
A closer view of the Warren Municipal Building.
Postcard image courtesy of Warren County Historical Society, Warren, Pa.
From the Bairstow Collection.
Caption: Struther's Library Hall and Post Office, Warren, Pa.
Undated postcard from the Bairstow Collection.
Postcard image courtesy of Warren County Historical Society, Warren, Pa.
Located at the intersection of W. 3rd Ave. and Liberty Street
Read more about this imposing building.
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