#OTD in 1976, the General Assembly, by way of Act No. 162, named the bridge over the Susquehanna River, between Columbia, Lancaster County and Wrightsville, York County, the Wright's Ferry Bridge.

#OTD in 1908, the Western University of Pennsylvania was recharted as the University of Pittsburgh.

One of our favorite materials incl. these architectural drawings of the original 1906 Librarian's office and their fireplace. Ornate and stunning, yet not the best idea to mix fire and room full of books 🤔🤔

#OTD in 1919, The Pennsylvania General Assembly authorized the construction of the 1,312-foot Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Bridge.

#OTD in 1737, William Maclay, one of the first two United States Senators from Pennsylvania, is born in New Garden, Chester County.

#OTD in 1969, The General Assembly created The Department Of Education by way of the Act of July 23, 1969, P.L. 181, No. 74. Postcard of Williamsport High School in Pennsylvania, circa 1930's.

#OTD in 1718, William Penn, English Philosopher, Quaker and founder of Pennsylvania, dies at 73.

The Senate Library has rotating exhibits inside the library and now, through out the Capitol building. Check out We Remember 2024, our annual exhibit at the intersection of military values and the State Senate of Pennsylvania currently in the Main Rotunda.

Stop by the Senate Library to see our latest exhibit Flowing Perspectives, highlighting the Chesapeake Bay Commission’s work in restoring the health of the Chesapeake Bay and its oyster population. 🦪🦪 Photo courtesy of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum.

It's #NationalBookLoversDay and our library has a collection of over 10,000 books and monographs. While mostly for research and legislative history, we have a small collection on Pennsylvania history and interest, available for browsing. 📖📖

#OTD in 1878, the last Pennsylvania county and the only one established after the American Civil War, Lackawanna County, was created, following decades of trying to gain its independence from Luzerne County.

#OTD in1906, construction was completed on the current State Capitol Building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Ownership of the Capitol was handed over to the state government and the Capitol Building Commission was dissolved.

Here's former Senate Librarian John Delaney, appointed in 1879 and serving for 11 years. He was a Civil War hero who fought at Antietam, Fredericksburg and Gettysburg.

The Senate Library of Pennsylvania is one of the only rooms in the Main Capitol still used for its original purpose. Original to 1906, it's gone through many changes but was preserved back to its original look around the 1990's. Here it was in the 1970's.. art deco white 📚

We're gearing up for #archivesmonth! This year we are having a joint archives day in the East Wing Rotunda with PA Senate Library, PA Historical & Museum Commission State Archives, Office of Commonwealth Libraries , and PSU Harrisburg Archives. We hope to see you October 2!

#OTD in 1774, twelve of the thirteen Colonies adopt a trade embargo against England at the first Continental Congress, Carpenters' Hall, in Philadelphia. Photo circa 1850.

#DYK that Franklin County was originally part of Lancaster County in 1729, then York County in 1749, and Cumberland County in 1750? Named after Benjamin Franklin, Franklin County became an independent jurisdiction on #OTD in 1784.

On this September 11th, we honor military members and veterans who served this country and our State Senate with our annual exhibit: "We Remember."

#OTD in 1931, the dedication of the historic Forum Auditorium takes place, which is located adjacent to the Pennsylvania State Library in the Capitol complex. The building was designed by architects William Gehron and Sidney Ross.

In the Summer of 1936, thousands of "Hunger Marchers" protested the low rates for unemployment benefits by marching to the State Capitol. They traveled from across the state and staged a sit in in the Rotunda, House and Senate Chambers. tinyurl.com/ye2xvs8r