| Bradford, Pennsylvania | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | McKean |
| Settled | 1823 |
| Incorporated | 1879 |
| Government | |
| - Type | City Council |
| - Mayor | Tom Riel |
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| - Total | 3. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ( often colloquially referred to as PA (its abbreviation by natives and Northeasterners is a state located in the Northeastern The following is a list of the sixty-seven counties of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States of America. McKean County is a County located in the US state of Pennsylvania. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 5 sq mi (8. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 9 km²) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 9,175 |
| - Density | 2,659. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 7/sq mi (1,026. 8/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Zip code | 16701 |
| Area code(s) | 814 |
| Website: City of Bradford | |
Bradford is a small city located in rural McKean County, Pennsylvania, in the United States 78 miles (126 km) south of Buffalo, New York. The Eastern Time Zone ( ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of North America and the west coast of South America UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during Daylight saving time ( DST UTC−4 is the Time offset used in the Atlantic Standard Time Zone in Canada in winter and the North American Eastern Time Zone during The ZIP code is the system of Postal codes used by the United States Postal Service (USPS A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks Area code 814 is a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Telephone Area code which serves the central and northwestern region of the state including the A city is an Urban area with a large Population and a particular Administrative, Legal, or Historical status McKean County is a County located in the US state of Pennsylvania. Settled in 1823, Bradford was chartered as a city in 1879 and emerged as a wild oil boomtown in the late 1800s. The area's Pennsylvania Grade crude oil has superior qualities and is free of asphaltic constituents, contains only trace amounts of sulfur and nitrogen, and has excellent characteristics for refining into lubricants. World-famous Kendall racing oils were produced in Bradford.
The population peaked at 17,691 in 1940, but as of the 2000 census had dropped to 9,175 and was still declining at mid-decade according to census bureau estimates. Two adjoining townships, home to approximately 9,000 people, make the population of Greater Bradford about 18,000. Famous Bradfordians include opera singer Marilyn Horne and Hall of Fame pitcher Rube Waddell. The American Opera singer Marilyn Horne (b January 16 1934 Bradford Pennsylvania) is a Mezzo-soprano who is particularly associated with George Edward Waddell (October 13 1876 - April 1 1914 was an American left-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball. A famous Perpetual Motion machine Hoax was created in Bradford in 1897 by J M Aldrich; it was exposed in the July 1 1899 issue of the Scientific American magazine, leading to a four month prison sentence in the county jail. Scientific American is a Popular science magazine, published (first weekly and later monthly since August 28, 1845, making it
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Economy
Bradford is well known as the home of Zippo, a manufacturer of collectible pocket lighters, and Case, which is owned by Zippo and makes collectible knives. Zippo lighter is a refillable metal lighter manufactured by Zippo Manufacturing Company of Bradford Pennsylvania. WR Case & Sons Cutlery Company is an American manufacturer of traditional pocketknives fixed blades/sporting knives limited edition commemoratives and collectibles After Zippo and Case, the second largest employer is Bradford Regional Medical Center, which employs 800 and was undergoing a significant expansion in 2006. Zippo and BRMC both added about 100 jobs recently, and the oil and gas industry in the region is expecting to have many hundreds more available in coming years. The city also boasts an American Refining Group oil refinery, the oldest continuously operating refinery in the United States, which celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2006. Since ARG purchased the refinery in the mid 1990s, employment has almost doubled, to just less than 300. Microtech Knives, a maker of highly collectible knives, moved it operations to the city from Florida in 2005 and said it would create 250 jobs within three years. Microtech Knives Inc is a knife manufacturing company famous for its automatic knives that was founded in Vero Beach, Florida in 1994 and operated there Bradford is also home to a growing four-year college, the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford (Pitt-Bradford), which has about 1,300 students and employs about 280 faculty and staff. The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford ( Pitt-Bradford) is a comprehensive undergraduate college in the University of Pittsburgh system
The median income for a household in the city in 1999, according to the 2000 census, was $26,463, and the median income for a family was $32,828. Males had a median income of $30,661 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,537. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 16. 9% of families and 20. 7% of the population was below the poverty line, including 28. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 1% of those under age 18 and 9. 5% of those age 65 or over. Median incomes were significantly higher, and poverty rates significantly lower, in the adjoining townships.
According to the 2000 census, in what is familiarly known as Bradford (City of Bradford, Foster Township and Bradford Township), participation in the labor force of those 16 years of age and older was 62. 8%, with an unemployment rate of 6. 5%. The national average was 63. 9% in the labor force and 5. 8% unemployed. Outside of Greater Bradford in the rest of McKean County, participation in the labor force was 56%.
Four percent of households in Greater Bradford reported receiving public assistance income. Mean reported public assistance income was $1,884. The national average was 3. 4% and $3,032.
Arts and entertainment
The Bradford Creative and Performing Arts Center brings high-quality entertainment to town during its season that runs from September through March. In its history, the Center has brought rising and established musical groups, famous pop stars, noted entertainers and nationally known lecturers to its venues at Bradford Area High School and Pitt-Bradford. The 2006 season, whose theme is "BCPAC at the Bromeley," will see pop star David Cassidy perform at the recently opened Bromeley Family Theater inside Blaisdell Hall on the Pitt-Bradford campus.
The theater is also home to many events in the university's Spectrum Series that brings authors, artists, musicians, recitalists and performance groups to campus with all events open to the public.
Theater productions are staged by the theater departments at Pitt-Bradford and the high school, and by the Bradford Little Theater, which was celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2006.
An annual community talent show, Kiwanis Kapers, is a popular event in the fall.
Annual festivals include Stinkfest, Summerfest, the Italian Festival, the Zippo/Case International Swap Meet (biennial, with Zippo Days held in off years) and the Crook Farm Country Fair. Bradford celebrates New Year's Eve with a First Night celebration (http://www.firstnightbradford.com).
Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 9,175 people, 3,922 households, and 2,247 families residing in the city. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 2,659. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 7 people per square mile (1,026. 8/km²). There were 4,371 housing units at an average density of 1,267. 1/sq mi (489. 2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97. 74% White, 0. 49% African American, 0. 31% Native American, 0. 52% Asian, 0. 03% Pacific Islander, 0. 27% from other races, and 0. 63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0. 95% of the population.
There are 3,922 households, of which 29. 4% have children under the age of 18, 36. 9% have married couples living together and 14. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 8% have a female householder with no husband present. 42. 7% of households are non-families, 36. 3% are made up of individuals and 15. 2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 27, and the average family size was 2. 93.
25. 4% of the population is under the age of 18, 9. 4% from 18 to 24, 28. 0% from 25 to 44, 20. 0% from 45 to 64, and 17. 1% 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there were 88. 4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83. 7 males.
Geography
Bradford is located at (41. 959100, -78. 644611)[2]. It is located on Route 219 just south of its junction with I-86 above the New York State border.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 5 square miles (8. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 9 km²). Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 3. 5 square miles (8. 9 km²) of it is land, and none of the area is covered with water. Bradford is situated in a valley in the Allegheny Mountains and is surrounded by woods and steep hills. Two branches of the Tunungwant Creek enter the city, merge and flow north into the Allegheny River just across the New York border.
Bradford Regional Airport is located about 15 miles south of the city, at Mount Alton. Bradford Regional Airport is a public Airport located in Lewis Run, 10 miles (16 km) south of the Central business district of Bradford Because of its elevation, the airport often has the coldest reported air temperatures in Pennsylvania and infrequently, the nation. The airport has one of the few National Weather Service stations across the entire northern tier of the state. Temperatures in the city are typically three to seven degrees warmer and are representative of other communities in northern Pennsylvania and southwestern New York.
Recreation
Bradford is located within miles of the Allegany State Park, the third-largest state park in the United States, and the Allegheny National Forest, the only national forest in Pennsylvania. Allegany State Park is a State park in western New York State, located in Cattaraugus County just north of Allegheny National Forest in The Allegheny National
The Tuna Valley Trails Association has constructed several miles of trails in the community, with a master plan of over 50 miles currently being planned, funded and implemented.
Parks in the city include Callahan Park, with swimming pools, tennis courts and an enclosed ice skating rink, and Hanley Park, with a large playground, horseshoe pits and a skate park.
The immediate Bradford area is home to two golf courses, the Pennhills Club in Bradford Township and Pine Acres Golf Course near Marshburg.
References
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
External links
- City Of Bradford
- Bradford-Online.com
- TalkAboutBradford Community Forum
- Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce
- Tuna Valley Trail Association
- Bradford Creative and Performing Arts Center
- Bradford Landmark Society - local historical society
- Bradford Civil War Veterans
- Bradford Historical Post Cards and Photos
- Bradford Genealogy Information
- Bradford Today
- Bradford, Pennsylvania is at coordinates Coordinates:
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