On North Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 86) at East College Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
Oldest college in continuous existence under the same name west of the Allegheny Mountains. Founded 1815. Chartered 1817. The college's first president, Timothy Alden, was architect of Bentley Hall, which became the center of administration. — — Map (db m41020) HM
On Baldwin Street at Mount Hope Street, on the right when traveling north on Baldwin Street.
Two blocks from here is the home built 1841 by Justice Henry Baldwin. Appointed to United States Supreme Court in 1830. As a member of Congress in 1816 to 1822, he was an early protective tariff advocate. — — Map (db m41021) HM
On Diamond Park Square north of East Cherry Street when traveling north.
This red oak and time capsule placed in honor of the two hundredth year of the settlement of the Meadville Community — Dedicated July 4, 1988
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Other Centennial Trees
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On Main Street (Diamond Park) at East Center Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street (Diamond Park).
Here in Crawford County on Sept. 9, 1842, direct primary elections were born when county Democrats used this system to nominate candidates for the legislature and county offices. Republicans here began voting by this method in 1860. This "Crawford . . . — — Map (db m41024) HM
On Park Avenue at West Center Street, on the right when traveling north on Park Avenue.
Built to replace the old fire headquarters in City Hall, Central Station housed the three engines of the newly automotive truck fleet. Upstairs sleeping quarters made a full time force possible and the fire bell was supplemented by an extensive . . . — — Map (db m132127) HM
On Main Street at West Cherry Street on Main Street.
Founded in 1807 as the Society for the Encouragement of Domestic Manufacture and the Useful Arts, the nation's third oldest Chamber of Commerce met here in the old log courthouse, led by Crawford Messenger editor Thomas Atkinson and Holland Land . . . — — Map (db m60448) HM
On Chestnut Street east of Market Street, on the right when traveling west.
From 1830 to 1870 two waterways quartered the city: Mill Run, NE to SW, and the Feeder Canal, NW to SE. Here, for three blocks, they shared their courses before diverging; the Run to French Creek, the Canal Conneaut Lake, commercial contacts & . . . — — Map (db m132125) HM
On Diamond Park Square south of West Cherry Street, on the left when traveling south.
In commemoration of
Col. William Crawford
born in Virginia in 1732,
burned at the stake
by the Delaware Indians
near Sandusky, Ohio, June 11, 1782
Revolutionary soldier,
friend and companion of Washington,
brave and . . . — — Map (db m132138) HM
On Diamond Park Square at East Center Street, on the right when traveling north on Diamond Park Square.
This tablet is erected
in memory of the men who composed
Company "A" 211th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers,
who enlisted in Crawford County
and went forth in defense of their country
in the Civil War of 1861-1865.
Elias . . . — — Map (db m132161) WM
On Main Street (Diamond Park) north of East Cherry Street, on the right when traveling north.
Formed March 12, 1800 from Allegheny County. Meadville, in 1788, was the first permanent settlement in northwest Pennsylvania. In 1842 the nation's first direct primary was held here. Cradle of the oil and zipper industries. Named for Colonel . . . — — Map (db m41026) HM
On Diamond Park Square north of East Cherry Street, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to all veterans…
In honor of those who gave the Ultimate Sacrifice
Global War on
Terror
[Names not listed]
World War I
[Names not listed]
World War II
[Names not listed]
Korea
[Names . . . — — Map (db m132131) WM
On South Main Street, 0.1 miles north of Linden Avenue (U.S. 322).
An event here in September 1880 led to the end of segregation by race in the state's public schools. At the South Ward schools, Elias Allen tried unsuccessfully to enroll his two children. He appealed to the Crawford County Court of Common Pleas, . . . — — Map (db m41027) HM
On West Center Street at South Cottage Street, on the left when traveling west on West Center Street.
Reflecting the diversity of early religious life, the first church here was the Central or Second Presbyterian acquired in 1904 by the Christian Church. In 1963 a new sanctuary was built on North Main Extension and the Landmark brick Church razed. — — Map (db m55072) HM
On Diamond Park Square north of West Cherry Street, on the right when traveling south.
Founding site of Allegheny College June 20, 1815 and of a Society for the encouragement of manufacturers and arts Feb. 12, 1807 now the third oldest chamber of commerce in the nation. — — Map (db m132144) HM
Near North French Street south of Mead Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Major George Washington was 21 years old and a loyal British subject when he was sent by the governor of Virginia, Robert Dinwiddie, on a dangerous diplomatic mission into western Pennsylvania. Governor Dinwiddie had heard reports that the French . . . — — Map (db m175235) HM
On Washington Street (Pennsylvania Route 77) at Graff Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Washington Street.
Developed by Meaville Housing Corporation in 1936, it was the first project of its kind to be guaranteed by the FHA.
Ninety seven industries, business concerns and individuals subscribed to the initial stock offering and the mortgage was . . . — — Map (db m83698) HM
On Park Avenue at Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling south on Park Avenue.
Meadville's Downtown National Register District extends North from Clinton Court to North Street and West from Chancery Lane to Mulberry Street. It includes the institutional, commercial, industrial and residential hub of David Mead's original 1788 . . . — — Map (db m55068) HM
On Diamond Park Square south of West Cherry Street, on the right when traveling south.
Built as a two-story Federal-style home by David Derickson, judge of the 6th District. An 1821 graduate of Allegheny College admitted to the Bar in 1823, he trained many early attorneys. The house, bought in 1848 by Hiram L. Richmond Esq., was . . . — — Map (db m132143) HM
On Park Avenue, 0.1 miles south of West Center Street, on the right when traveling south.
Built as a production facility for the Meadville Woolen Company, this building later served as market & meeting hall. From 1879 to 1925 it was the home of the Meadville Library, Art, and Historical Association then was converted to commercial use. — — Map (db m55071) HM
Near North French Street south of Mead Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
From the 1850s through the 1960s Meadville's 4th Ward was a neighborhood of frame houses and small industries, home to railroad workers and tradesmen. It extended from French Creek to Park Avenue and was bisected by Dock Street (now Mead Avenue), . . . — — Map (db m175201) HM
On South Main Street (U.S. 322) 0.2 miles south of Linden Street (U.S. 322), on the right when traveling north.
Founded in 1788 by David Mead and other settlers from the Wyoming region. In 1800 made county seat. First direct primary in United States held here in 1842. Making of hookless fasteners was pioneered here. — — Map (db m41028) HM
On 900-902 Market Street, on the left when traveling north.
Built in 1870, enlarged in 1916, rescued in 1970 by a community drive, the Meadville Market House is the oldest continuous use market structure in Pennsylvania. Here, in the ancient tradition, farmers and local craftsmen still present their goods . . . — — Map (db m85233) HM
On Market Street, on the right when traveling north.
In 1810, on hand looms and spinning wheels, Meadville produced 16,818 yards of woolen material. By 1870 a steam-powered mill, built here where Mill Run and the Feeder Canal joined briefly, made fine woolens from the fleece of county sheep for . . . — — Map (db m85237) HM
Near North French Street south of Mead Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
David Mead was born in Hudson, NY on January 17, 1752, the eldest son of Darius and Ruth Curtis Mead of Connecticut. In 1774, he married Agnes Wilson of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, and the couple had nine children, of whom five lived to . . . — — Map (db m175200) HM
On Chestnut Street at Market Street, on the right when traveling west on Chestnut Street.
The first "fireproof" building in Meadville, designed in the Chicago style, it was constructed without flammable material except for its window frames and doors. It was initially a medical professionals building with doctors and dentists on the . . . — — Map (db m132126) HM
On Market Street north of Clinton Court, on the right when traveling north.
Essential to the growth of an early frontier town, this vigorous stream provided power to early mill wheels and water for fire fighting, and fed the French Creek Feeder Canal. By 1910 it was built over and largely lost to view. — — Map (db m132118) HM
On Main Street (Diamond Park) north of Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling north.
Pennsylvania State Senator, 1959-63, Lieutenant Governor, 1963-67, and Governor, 1967-71. The 1874 state charter was substantially reformed at a constitutional convention during his term. He promoted improvements in welfare, transportation, . . . — — Map (db m41029) HM
On Liberty Street near Arch Street, on the right when traveling north.
Born a slave in Maryland in 1801, he escaped as a boy and about 1824 came to Meadville. A barber, he was long active in the Underground Railroad. His Arch Street house, since torn down, is estimated to have harbored some 500 runaway slaves prior to . . . — — Map (db m41030) HM
On Park Avenue at West Center Street, on the right when traveling south on Park Avenue.
Canadian born Thomas Roddy was admitted to the Crawford County Bar in 1870. He served on City Council, library boards and Market House oversight committee. In 1881 he won Elias Allen's suit which desegregated Pennsylvania schools-all despite being . . . — — Map (db m55069) HM
On Chestnut Street west of South Cottage Street, on the left when traveling east.
Founded 1904 Spirella, the world's largest corset maker, employed 1 of 27 local workers. A paternalistic management sponsored classes, an infirmary, library, cafeteria & ball team. This building with its north light windows was the primary sewing . . . — — Map (db m132136) HM
On Chestnut Street east of Federal Street, on the right when traveling east.
This Georgian Revival post office and federal office complex, built to meet the needs of a rapidly growing community, provided office space for our Congressman, federal agencies, and later selective service and social security offices. Despite a . . . — — Map (db m132134) HM
On 886-898 Market Street, on the left when traveling north.
The landmark Kepler Hotel, built in 1890, enlarged in 1923, served the community for 60 years. The Kepler family had operated hotels since 1812 at Woodcock, Venango, & Titusville before coming to Market Square in 1875. Revitalized 2003 by Meadville . . . — — Map (db m85235) HM
On Mulberry Street south of West Cherry Street, on the left when traveling south.
In 1917 City Council acted to more than double the size of the Market House by lengthening the structure and adding a full second floor to house social service offices, meeting and rest rooms. In 1985 the former haymarket at the west side of Market . . . — — Map (db m132123) HM
On Chestnut Street at Diamond Park Square, on the right when traveling east on Chestnut Street.
Meadville's second "skyscraper", designed in the Beaux Arts style, was built as a home for the numerous Masonic orders and reflected the growth and prosperity of the early 20th century city. Converted to private ownership in 1995 , its commercial . . . — — Map (db m132133) HM
On Diamond Park Square at East Cherry Street, on the left when traveling north on Diamond Park Square.
The cities of Fismes, France and Meadville, U.S.A. have shared a long history of friendship dating back to World Wars I and II.
In tribute to this special friendship this walkway in Diamond Park shall forever more be known as the Promenade . . . — — Map (db m132140) HM
On Mulberry Street at Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling north on Mulberry Street.
Built in 1870 as a 30' x 100' store front, this three-story building first housed a meat market, with offices and club social rooms upstairs. In 1901 the John J. Shryock store moved here and remained, the city's major home furniture store, until . . . — — Map (db m132119) HM
On Park Avenue north of Arch Street, on the left when traveling north.
Dr. David Snodgrass built this office and residence and practiced here for 20 years. His widow rented the medical offices but retained her home here, creating apartments on the upper floor. An early answering and business service, begun for medical . . . — — Map (db m132117) HM
On Park Avenue at West Cherry Street, on the right when traveling north on Park Avenue.
On this site were located the offices of the Spirella Company which produced made-to-measure corsets. The company provided jobs for 25 percent of Meadville's residents after the 1904 invention of a flexible steel stay by MM Beeman. Employee benefits . . . — — Map (db m55067) HM
On Randolph Street just east of Market Street, on the left when traveling east.
Ensign in the War of the American Revolution, Major General of 14th & 15th Division PA. Militia, rendered Signal Service in the War of 1812, and an Associate Judge at the time of death. Placed by the Crawford Chapter of the Daughters of the . . . — — Map (db m175199) HM
On South Main Street at Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
A fine example of Greek Revival architecture. It was erected in 1835-36 at a cost of $3500, mostly given by Shippen and Huidekoper families. Planned by the builder of Fort Sumter, General George W. Cullum. — — Map (db m41031) HM
On Water Street south of West Cherry Street, on the right when traveling north.
Within this block, John James Audubon sketched portraits in Colson's Store, Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, 1824, and General the Marquis de Lafayette was entertained at Gibson's Tavern, June 2, 1825. — — Map (db m132121) HM
On Perry Highway (U.S. 19) 1.2 miles north of Pennsylvania Route 285, on the right when traveling south.
The canal visible beyond the field was built 1827-1834. Repaired in 1841, it carried water from French Creek to Conneaut Lake, reservoir for the Erie Extension canal, which operated between Erie and New Castle, 1844-71. — — Map (db m55065) HM
On Hickory Street (Pennsylvania Route 77) 0.4 miles north of Washington Street (Pennsylvania Route 27), on the right when traveling south.
Methodist missionary to India, south Asia, and the Philippines, 1859 to 1908. Upon retirement he lived in Meadville until his death in 1922. He is buried in Greendale Cemetery. — — Map (db m55074) HM
On Cochranton Road (U.S. 322) 0.1 miles west of Shreck Road.
The canal bed beside the road is part of a channel constructed 1827-1834 to take water from Meadville to Conneaut Lake for the Erie Extension Canal. Two miles below here the Feeder crossed the creek by aqueduct. — — Map (db m60444) HM
