Emlenton in Venango County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
West Main Street Development
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 12, 2014
1. West Main Street Development Marker
Inscription.
West Main Street Development. . In 1856 Levi Allebach moved his jewelry business from Water Street (later River Ave.) - much against the advice of local residents - into this "backwoods" building. At that time Emlenton's commercial section was located along the river. Within a few years disastrous fires drove Water Street businesses up to join Allebach along the newly emerging Main Street.
In 1856 Levi Allebach moved his jewelry business from Water Street (later River Ave.) - much against the advice of local residents - into this "backwoods" building. At that time Emlenton's commercial section was located along the river. Within a few years disastrous fires drove Water Street businesses up to join Allebach along the newly emerging Main Street.
Erected by Oil Heritage Region.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.
Location. 41° 10.634′ N, 79° 42.595′ W. Marker is in Emlenton, Pennsylvania, in Venango County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Main Street and 6th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Emlenton PA 16373, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 12, 2014
2. West Main Street Development Marker
left photo
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 12, 2014
3. West Main Street Development Marker
bottom center photo
Main Street had been paved and business was brisk. This view looking east shows the Allenbach house (later Lynn and King law office) and the jewelry store.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 12, 2014
4. West Main Street Development Marker
upper right photo
Main Street, circa 1912, with Flynn Woolen Mill at the far end of town. Many of the structures pictured here have survived.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 12, 2014
5. West Main Street Development Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 411 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 12, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.