Download or read book Scranton written by Cheryl A. Kashuba and Roger DuPuis II and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2015 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After incorporation in 1866, Scranton demonstrated an indomitable spirit that made it the Electric City and the Anthracite Capital of the World. Nestled in the scenic Lackawanna River Valley, Scranton carried that spirit through the changing economic landscape of the mid-20th century as its coal, railroad, and textile industries declined. In a cityscape that recalls its past, Scranton continues to find creative uses for its iconic structures. The community of Scranton embraces growth and change while celebrating its rich heritage with traditions like trips to the Saturday farmers' market at the historic Iron Furnaces, rides along the old Laurel Line trolley tracks to a RailRiders baseball game, celebrations of rich ethnic heritage at festivals throughout the year, and many more.
Download or read book Welcome to Scranton written by and published by Ulysses Press. This book was released on 2020-12-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Color in your favorite Scranton locations with this hand-drawn coloring book inspired by the sets of nine glorious seasons of The Office. Consider yourself a superfan of Dwight, Michael, Pam, Jim and the whole staff of Dunder Mifflin, Scranton? We thought so. Well, this is the coloring book you’ve always dreamed of. Professional artist, Valentin Ramon, is back with 20 exquisite, unbelievably intricate hand-drawn illustrations inspired by the pranks, hijinks, sets and never-ending Christmas parties that made the nine seasons of The Office so downright delightful. So grab your pens, take a seat and prepare to take a trip to Scranton, PA. Fleece it out.
Download or read book Industrial Pioneers written by Patrick Brown and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the nineteenth century, Scranton served as the face of a rising America and a hub of technology and innovation'¿¿between 1840 and 1902, the city of Scranton changed from a lazy backwoods community to a modern industrial society with 100,000 residents. During this time, Scranton'¿¿s citizens desperately tried to adapt their thinking to keep up with the rapid changes around them, and in the process forged the world views that would define the twentieth century.
Download or read book Jews of Scranton written by Arnine Cumsky Weiss and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For one hundred fifty years, the Jewish residents of Scranton have contributed to the vitality of the city. In the nineteenth century, Jews immigrated to Scranton from Germany and eastern Europe, and Russian resettlement families arrived during the twentieth century. As merchants and manufacturers, they sold diamonds and groceries and produced dental supplies and ginger ale. They achieved recognition as doctors, lawyers, publishers, financiers, soldiers, and sailors. Dignitaries and scholars, such as Eleanor Roosevelt and Elie Wiesel, have been their guests, and they have hosted personalities and pop stars, such as Miss America and the Mouseketeers. Most consistently, the Orthodox, Conservative, and Reformed congregations of Scranton have established synagogues and community centers, maintaining a commitment to their faith and families that extends to the present day.
Download or read book Jane Jacobs s First City written by Glenna Lang and published by New Village Press. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thorough investigation of how Jane Jacobs’s ideas about the life and economy of great cities grew from her home city, Scranton Jane Jacobs’s First City vividly reveals how this influential thinker and writer’s classic works germinated in the once vibrant, mid-size city of Scranton, Pennsylvania, where Jane spent her initial eighteen years. In the 1920s and 1930s, Scranton was a place of enormous diversity and opportunity. Small businesses of all kinds abounded and flourished, quality public education was available to and supported by all, and even recent immigrants could save enough to buy a house. Opposing political parties joined forces to tackle problems, and citizens worked together for the public good. Through interviews with contemporary Scrantonians and research of historic newspapers, city directories, and vital records, author Glenna Lang has uncovered Scranton as young Jane experienced it and shows us the lasting impact of her growing up in this thriving and accessible environment. Readers can follow the development of Jane’s acute observational abilities from childhood through her passion in early adulthood to understand and write about what she saw. Reflecting Jane’s belief in trusting one’s own direct observation above all, this volume has been richly illustrated with historic and modern color images that help bring alive a lost Scranton. The book demonstrates why, at the end of Jacobs’s life, her thoughts and conversations increasingly returned to Scranton and the potential for cohesion and inclusiveness in all cities.
Download or read book A Brief History of Scranton Pennsylvania written by Cheryl A. Kashuba and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2009-11-13 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The intense heat of the steel mills and the clatter of coal-filled locomotives once filled the streets of Scranton, Pennsylvania. Hardworking immigrants, iron rails, and anthracite coal from beneath the surface of the lush Lackawanna River Valley powered America's Industrial Revolution, and until World War II, the city reigned as a cutting-edge boomtown. Local journalist Cheryl A. Kashuba chronicles the history of Scranton from the glory days of the Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company and the Dickson Works through the post-Industrial decline and an eventual revitalization of the city. With a deft hand, Kashuba captures the spirit of a proud community and creates a fascinating portrait of the Electric City.
Download or read book Haunted Scranton written by A.C. Bernardi and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2012-09-18 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A tour of the spookiest spots in this Pennsylvania city, filled with local history and legends . . . Includes photos! At the heart of the Lackawanna Valley, Scranton is haunted by those who once walked its streets and worked its mines and rail lines. From the woman in white who lingers in Courthouse Square to the passenger of trolley car #46 who never reached her destination, the specters of Scranton make their presence known. Supernatural investigator A.C. Bernardi chronicles chilling tales of the city’s landmarks, from the mysterious happenings on the sixth floor of the Lackawanna Station Hotel to stories of the angry spirits of victims of the Spanish influenza epidemic who lurk in the basement of the Banshee Pub. Join him as he traverses the dark side of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Download or read book If Life Is a Bowl of Cherries What Am I Doing in the Pits written by Erma Bombeck and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2013-01-15 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hilarious #1 New York Times bestseller: Erma Bombeck’s take on marriage and family life is “fun from cover to cover” (Hartford Courant). Ever since she was a child, Er ma Bombeck has been an expert worrier, and married life has only honed that skill. She gets anxious about running out of ball bearings; about snakes sneaking in through the pipes; about making meaningful conversation on New Year’s Eve. Married life, she realizes, is an unpredictable saga even when you know exactly how loud your husband snores every night—and she wouldn’t have it any other way. In this crisp collection of essays, Bombeck shows off the irresistible style that made her one of America’s favorite humorists for more than three decades. When she sharpens her wit, no family member is sacred and no self-help fad is safe. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Erma Bombeck including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author’s estate.
Download or read book The DinoDimension written by Alexander Saunders and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-17 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The DinoDimension is a fantastic journey taken by a young couple who share a wonderful secret about an unknown universe that is filled with dinosaurs. It soon becomes their job to stop an intergalactic war before it even begins.
Download or read book History of Scranton Pennsylvania written by David Craft and published by . This book was released on 1891 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Digest of Ordinances and Resolutions Covering Matters of General Interest to the Public of the City of Scranton Pennsylvania written by Scranton (Pa.). and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Scranton s Hill Section written by Jack Shean and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2015 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hills east of Scranton's downtown are home to one of the most eclectic and historic neighborhoods in America. Scranton's aptly named Hill Section developed over the course of the 19th and 20th centuries, from what was originally rugged terrain and dense forest to a socially diverse enclave. The area's close proximity to Scranton's commercial center and unparalleled views of the Lackawanna Valley attracted many of Scranton's wealthiest and most prominent citizens, including the city's namesake Scranton family, to build palatial mansions in a myriad of architectural styles on its many hills. Middle-class citizens soon followed suit, building smaller but equally splendid homes alongside their elite neighbors. To serve the Hill Section's growing population, civic leaders organized religious and community institutions, and local merchants developed commercial enterprises. Ultimately, the Hill Section became home to many well-known educational and medical centers, beautiful parks, and cultural establishments. In the 21st century, the Hill Section is still a thriving community that continues to preserve its heritage. Scranton's Hill Section tells the story of a distinctive neighborhood full of diverse people whose legacies are the true embodiment of American history.
Download or read book Digest of Laws and General Ordinances in Force in the City of Scranton Pennsylvania written by Scranton (Pa.). and published by . This book was released on 1894 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Scranton the Electric City written by Alyssa Amori and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 100 full-color, high gloss photos depict the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania in 2007.Among the photos included are:Roger Clemens' appearance with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre YankeesNay Aug ParkHilton Scranton & Conference CenterCentral Scranton Expressway MuralLackawanna County CourthouseRadisson Lackawanna Station HotelWilliam J. Nealon Federal CourthouseEverhart MuseumUniversity of ScrantonLackawanna CollegeScranton Times-Tribune TowerCity HallAlbright Memorial LibraryGino Merli Veterans CenterSteamtown National Historic SiteSt. Peter's CathedralSt. Patrick's Day ParadeWilkes-Barre/Scranton PioneersStatues and MonumentsPhotographer Alyssa Amori's ultimate hope is to get the book into the hands of as many Scranton service men and women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan as possible. The book is designed to provide the troops with a much-welcome glimpse of home. Amori is looking for individuals or groups willing to either provide addresses or donations to finance the printing and mailing of the books to the troops. To offer assistance, please email Amori at [email protected]
Download or read book Official Documents Comprising the Department and Other Reports Made to the Governor Senate and House of Representatives of Pennsylvania written by and published by . This book was released on 1891 with total page 918 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Official Documents Comprising the Department and Other Reports Made to the Governor Senate and House of Representatives of Pennsylvania written by Pennsylvania and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 1700 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Monthly Bulletin of the Dairy and Food Division of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture written by Pennsylvania. Department of Agriculture. Dairy and Food Division and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 960 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
