Emlenton in Venango County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
H.B. Mitchell - An Emlenton Success Story
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 12, 2014
1. H.B. Mitchell - An Emlenton Success Story Marker
Inscription.
H.B. Mitchell - An Emlenton Success Story. . In 1896, Harry Bennett Mitchell (1875-1945) assumed the reins of his late father's hardware business. At age 21 he began to build an enterprise that would span more than four decades and make him one of Emlenton's most prosperous merchants. In addition to hardware and farming equipment, "H.B." became involved in oil well supplies and the Wick Wire Co., a national manufacturer of heavy wire cable used in oil well production. In 1902, Harry Graham, a future brother-in-law, entered the hardware business and later became a partner. Mitchell's business interests included finance (he served as president or vice-president of several area banks) and highway construction supplies.
In 1896, Harry Bennett Mitchell (1875-1945) assumed the reins of his late father's hardware business. At age 21 he began to build an enterprise that would span more than four decades and make him one of Emlenton's most prosperous merchants. In addition to hardware and farming equipment, "H.B." became involved in oil well supplies and the Wick Wire Co., a national manufacturer of heavy wire cable used in oil well production. In 1902, Harry Graham, a future brother-in-law, entered the hardware business and later became a partner. Mitchell's business interests included finance (he served as president or vice-president of several area banks) and highway construction supplies.
Erected by Oil Heritage Region.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 41° 10.636′ N, 79° 42.508′ W. Marker is in Emlenton, Pennsylvania, in Venango County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Main Street and 5th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Emlenton PA 16373, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 12, 2014
2. H.B. Mitchell - An Emlenton Success Story Marker
lower left photo
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 12, 2014
3. H.B. Mitchell - An Emlenton Success Story Marker
lower center photo
Early 1900's - Hardware interior. Mitchell in back and brothers-in-law Graham and Lovell.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 12, 2014
4. H.B. Mitchell - An Emlenton Success Story Marker
right photos
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 12, 2014
5. H.B. Mitchell - An Emlenton Success Story Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 10, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 486 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 12, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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