Emporium, Pennsylvania
History, Historical Society
The collection has been dubbed the most comprehensive collection in the area. There are over 15,000 items on display and about that many more in storage. The Lumber industry, which dominated the County for about 50 years, is well represented with rare tools and photos. The dynamite, iron smelting, tanning and other industries are similarly represented. There are also many farm implements and farm related photos on display. There is a large military collection, with extensive photos and militaria from the Civil War (include rare photos of the PA Bucktail Regiment), WWI, WWII, the Korean War and Viet Nam Conflict. There is also a section about the local C.C.C. Camps.