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January 4th, 2009
The stories behind the names once known as Abington Center
December 28th, 2008
The rise of Woolworth
December 21st, 2008
Scrolling through the headlines of past holiday seasons
December 14th, 2008
A goodbye for a mentor, writer, advocate and friend
A goodbye for a mentor, writer, advocate and friend
December 7th, 2008
Railroad Department of YMCA: a haven for those who relied on it
Railroad Department of YMCA a haven for those who relied on it
November 30th, 2008
A historic radio transmission comes from moving train
A historic radio transmission comes from moving train
November 23rd, 2008
American Indians offer us important lesson about sharing
November 16th, 2008
Historical artist engrossed in his work
Engrossed in his work
November 9th, 2008
1919 visit by Cardinal Mercier inspires Scranton
November 2nd, 2008
Beatles connected to Scranton
October 26th, 2008
Lackawanna span a bridge to city’s history
October 19th, 2008
Opening door to reform
October 12th, 2008
St. Luke’s maintains a legacy of commitment to the community
October 5th, 2008
The birth and rise of Bucktown
The birth and rise of Bucktown
September 28th, 2008
Murray Corp. played big role in the war effort, city’s history
Murray Corp. played big role in the war effort, city’s history
September 21st, 2008
Fueled by cheap labor, Scranton once hosted 46 silk mills
September 14th, 2008
At one time, Scranton had button industry sewn up
At one time, Scranton had button industry sewn up
September 7th, 2008
Surprising array of goods once produced in Scranton
Surprising array of goods once produced in Scranton
August 31st, 2008
In it’s glory days, Scranton was the booming heart of the Industrial Revolution
August 24th, 2008
Tech gave practical education
Tech gave practical education
August 17th, 2008
Lackawanna County born of the need for justice
Lackawanna County born of the need for justice
August 3rd, 2008
Carbondale: Coal Country
Carbondale: Coal Country
July 29th, 2008
Christmas time of giving in late 1930's
Pennsylvania National Guard has impressive history
Mifflin, first elected governor, was no Dunderhead
Spirit world had society in its grasp
Take our anniversary history quiz
The stars were shining in Poconos
GRAVE SITUATION
De Lacy shows valor needed to be Medal of Honor winner
Wiley Post's around-the-world flight captivated region
Community wish answered with construction of Lake Lincoln
Churches as important as commerce in city's growth
Albright family could teach us volumes about value of libraries
Ripple's memoir details squalid prison conditions
Dr. Benjamin Throop's restless spirit led him to region
Pennsylvania could have been called Westmoreland
American Indian names provide glimpse into region's past
Underground comfort spot gone but still not forgotten
Northeastern Pa. Witnessed birth of first aid in America
Lackawanna Historical Society is living in the past ... literally
Do you really know the history behind Scranton’s name?
Scranton's past full of spooky tales
July 28th, 2008
Historical markers set for unveiling
July 27th, 2008
Historical markers set for unveiling
July 20th, 2008
G.W. Scranton played huge role in railroad development
Murder and madness: Renowned Dr. Everhart's death was plotted by his only son
July 13th, 2008
‘Pages from the Past’ offers glimpse of history
June 29th, 2008
Doc’s love of science led to city museum
June 22nd, 2008
Try taking a little vacation right here in your own backyard
June 15th, 2008
A stroll back through time shows a Scranton that looked very different from today
June 8th, 2008
Exhibit offers rare glimpse of our Boys of Summer
June 2nd, 2008
Country Club of Scranton has roots in Green Ridge
May 25th, 2008
Forest Hill Cemetery’s history rich
May 18th, 2008
Scranton in 1908: same city, but a different world
May 11th, 2008
Twenty-seven Historic Places dot Lackawanna County
April 27th, 2008
An educator’s vision led to library in Carbondale
April 20th, 2008
The end of the line: Conductors faced danger from trolley highwaymen
The end of the line Conductors faced danger from trolley highwaymen
April 13th, 2008
Trolleys ushered in new era of convenience, dangers
April 6th, 2008
Trolley’s success changed Scranton into Electric City
March 30th, 2008
Electric City born from the vision of E.B. Sturges
March 9th, 2008
Eleanor Roosevelt challenged residents during her visits to the area
March 2nd, 2008
Friendship House inspired by one woman in need
February 24th, 2008
Local groups helped make King’s march a success
February 10th, 2008
Local man designs fire escape after NYC tragedy
February 3rd, 2008
Bethel AME born from Mary Jane Merritt’s home
January 27th, 2008
In 1914, Billy Sunday Blizzard crippled city, left five dead
January 20th, 2008
Architectural carvings offer clues about buildings
January 13th, 2008
Restoring a gem of the city
January 6th, 2008
Monumental history of the square


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