| Scranton Contributor(s): Kashuba, Cheryl A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1467134120 ISBN-13: 9781467134125 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Middle Atlantic (dc, De, Md, Nj, Ny, Pa) - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Regional (see Also Travel - Pictorials) - Travel | Pictorials (see Also Photography - Subjects & Themes - Regional) |
| Dewey: 974.837 |
| LCCN: 2015938946 |
| Series: Images of Modern America |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.4" W x 9.1" (0.65 lbs) 96 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Pennsylvania - Cultural Region - Mid-Atlantic - Locality - Scranton-Willkes-Barre, Pa |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Kashuba, Cheryl A.: - Cheryl A. Kashuba is coauthor of Scranton and The Women of Scranton, as well as a former local history columnist. Roger DuPuis II is a journalist who has worked as an editor and reporter at several northeastern Pennsylvania newspapers. His articles on urban transportation history have appeared in several US and UK magazines. Both authors live in Scranton. |