Scranton Public Library - Out of the Wilderness: The Industrialization and Development of the the Scranton Area 1850-1865

About This Collection

Funded by a grant from the Willary Foundation, this collection contains letters, books, paintings, photographs, and other artifacts from the era when the Lackawanna Valley emerged from its agrarian beginnings to become an industrial center that powered the torn nation's war effort. Contributing agencies include the Scranton Public Library, the Lackawanna Historical Society, the Steamtown National Historic Site, and the Anthracite Heritage Museum. This collection relates to Scranton's early history and its importance in politics and history of the United States.

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Scranton directory 1859-1860.

Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)--History

This book is located at the Lackawanna Historical Society and contains street and business addressed of early residents of Scranton. 82 images including front and back covers. (LACKAWANNA HISTORICAL SOCIETY 917.4837)

Scranton directory 1865-1866.

Scranton (Pa.)--History

A city directory, 1865-1866; names of the inhabitants of Scranton, Dunmore, Hyde Park, and Providence.

The Scranton directory for 1861, an alphabetical list of the citizens of Scranton.

Scranton (Pa.)--History

A listing of individuals and addresses of citizens of Scranton in 1861.

Scranton, Pa. 1859 and it forefathers.

Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)--History

Includes frame.

Scranton's and Platt's account of store sales commensed January 1st, 1850.

Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)--History

Territory of Scranton immediately prior to the Lackawanna Iron and Coal Co. Purchase.

Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)--History, Coal

Located at the Scranton Public Library Reference Department. This item can be found in the Local History Vertical File Scranton History. 22 images.

Trestle over Lackawanna River and arch under construction.

Lackawanna County (Pa.)--History, Scranton (Pa.)--History

Includes frame. "View looking West from Lackawanna Avenue and Cliff Street. Taken September 4th, 1866." The following words appear in the back of the frame: "Mrs. Brooks."