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

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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)