Otto Behrend News Today

Sylvan celebration takes root

Dr. Behrend purchased the 110-acre tract of land in 1920, formerly known as Asbury Farm. His original 110 acres has grown to 234 acres today. 

Hammermill, founded in Erie in 1898, was an innovator in the world of papermaking and its impact on the Erie community.

Witness trees are old and saw history. They can be found in Erie Cemetery, Asbury Woods, parks and other public and private sites around Erie County.