YWCA of Oil City

The Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) of Oil City was established in 1927 and operated with no formal meeting space until Fanny Perkins Reed, a Vermont native who moved to Oil City to teach, gifted the Central Avenue home in 1939 which she and her husband, George, purchased in 1932. The home, distinguished by a high tower, was built by local store owner and oil producer Samuel Maxwell.

For more information, check out the Hidden Heritage article celebrating 100 Years of YWCA and the YWCA website.