Visit the online history tour. From the project introduction page: This online exhibit explores some of the most iconic structures in Pittston’s history–many of which lined Main Street–and which left deep impressions on the memories of Pittston’s residents in the twentieth century. The structures featured here point to the intimate…
1958 – Railroad Street changes to Columbus Avenue thanks to a nearly unanimous petition of Railroad Street residents. To this day, many Pittston residents say, “it’ll always be Railroad Street to me.”.
History of the 8th Street Bridge demolition; both articles and photos are included. The website historicbridges.org has all relevant information about the location, structure, type, construction, date, builder, engineer, span, general dimensions, history, and historical significance. It also has photos from different angles and video of crossing the bridge from…
A very interesting article about the laying out of Main Street in Pittston, how Plank Street got it’s name and an explanation of why the curve exists in the road at Panama Street., from the Wilkes-Barre Times-Leader January 10, 1964. Incidentally, the article relies heavily on information supplied by Greater…
A look back in time 90 years. Photo of the Senior “Revealer” Staff at Pittston High, 1929-1930 from a Sunday Dispatch April 19, 1970 newsprint article. Mark Skesavage says: My grandfather. Joseph Menn. Far left of back row. I own the original of this picture and all the original photos…
This article starts in the 1800’s and then moves as far as the very early twentieth century. It talks about trenches dug in the area, marine engineers brought in, reservoirs built and holding dams erected. It also mentions several of the water companies. This item is from the digitized Charles…
It’s a wrap: Leadership Wilkes-Barre wraps downtown electrical boxes with historical photos The Leadership Wilkes-Barre Group, known as “Back to the Future: Pittston Edition,” has completed the six month project of the eight historical electrical box wraps. They are located at several Main Street intersections and on Kennedy Boulevard. Our…
