The Electrified Scranton Transit Story Timeline
This piece reviews Scranton’s street railway evolution from 1866 beginnings through consolidation into The People’s Street Railway and later complex reorganizations. It highlights electricity adoption, route expansions, rolling stock, and the city’s growth into an “Electric City” with improved service, safety, and transfer systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vines of Tue Valley Passenger Railway Company
Scranton and Pittston Traction
Scranton and Warbondale Traction Company
Lackawanna Valley Traction Company
Scranton Traction
Feranten Hallway Company
Af. Mark
Philadelphia
J. Py Isisey
C. Toord Stevens
Philadtotrhia
Rank &Ifli- Hen, iv
Scrauntom
Peekville
Pittston
Ergsstown
Scranton
Tripa
Hyde Park
Dunmore Corners
Tien
Ecranton Railway E Company
Scranton and its Rise as Electric City
Scranton showcases its identity as Electric City with expansive electrical supply businesses and progress in electric street railways and defense related innovations such as electric bells and automatic fire alarms, reflecting a century of rapid industrial adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Local Building Boom Elevates Beranton Contractors and Suppliers
The rapid growth of Beranton fuels Prosperous builders and contractors with skilled workers and varied suppliers. Peter Stipp, Price and Monorth, Peck Lumber Mfg Co, Green Ridge Lumber Co, Lackawanna Lumber Co, Luther Keller Lime and Cement, and Paragon Plaster Supply Co supply materials and expertise for extensive edifice projects citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beranton
Reneh
Bulldera
Peter Stipp
Price & Monorth
Peck Lumber Mfg. Co
Green Ridge Lumber Co
Lackawanna Lumber Co
Luther Keller
Paragon Plaster and Supply Co
Carpets and Draperies Tour Through Scranton Shops
A survey of Scranton carpet and furnishings stores reveals lavish displays and Oriental inspired designs. Modern color harmony, durable materials, and varied import sources from Persia to Japan empower both wall art and house fabrics, with Willians, McAnuity, and Thoa Kelly leading the trade in wholesale and retail sectors.
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Scranton
Walla
Weswell
Seranien
England
France
Orient
Yelay
Persia
Indian
Japan
Jerusalem
Constantinople
Willians and McaAnuity
Charles B Scott's Ludlow Street Plumbing and Heating Firm
Charles T Bcott at 119 Franklin Avenue runs a long established dealer in engines boilers steam plants and machinery supplies He has expanded into steam and hot water heating electrical wiring and gas and electric fixtures He stocks Cassidy Son Manufacturing Co fixtures in three exhibition rooms and offers plans specifications and quick contracting for public or private installations His courteous prompt service has driven substantial growth from a small startup to a large business
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Charles T Bcott
Franklin Avenue
Alr
Scott
Cassidy & Son
New York
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Brewers
E. Robinson
Scranton, PA
Georgia
Washington Ave
Ash ST
MU. D. Brown
Lumbor CO
A. Clearwater, Secy
GEO. D. Brown, Treas
Planing Mill
von Storch Ave
Green Ridge Street
J, D. Peck, Pres
Peck
Tress
C.B
Shoamater, Seay
A A. Kaufhold
East Market ST
Telephone
Scranton Railway Company
Cie
Traction Company
Mmetric
Flat Street Railway
A. F. Dunning
DR. Randa
George Tracy
A. Vennett
Samuel Raub
Nome
Elle
Tithe
Peoples Street Draiway Company
Luserne “Sante
Hee
Nay Aug
Lackstvanna
Pittston Avenue
How
William Breek
Joseph Godfrey
Tosias &, Slocum
William Chittenden
People’s Street Railway
Providence
Serinetin Buburtan
Dolara
Mary A. Dickson
George Sander
Porn
Edward B. Sturges
Trustes
Bilwarl
Sturges
Shion
John Ty Tull
Thomas BD
Terry
Orlando, Johnson
William I. Watkins
James W. Garnes
J. Benjamin Dimnick
Ambrose L. Spencer
Lackawanna Valley House
Fraaklin Avenue
Spruce Street
Adams Avenues
Adams and
Washington Avenues
Washington Avenue
Green Lree Street
Adims
van Hoeepis
Suva
Iielieen
Scranton Mectric Light and Heat Company
Suburban Electric Light Company
Uwilder
Washington
Penn’a
T. J. Snowden
Mason & Snowden
Wood ST
Diamond Ave
Ackawanna Lumber CO
Gang
Pennsylvania
White Hemlock
Cross Fork
Mina, PA
P. A
J. W. OaKronn
Pros
Ij Ll. Comne Vy
Evens
JL. Peer, General Mintunger
W. A. Gray
Yoro
Bis West Lackawanna Ave
Rand
Paraacon
Itd Iy Chereveld
New Court House
Uradern’ Bink
Lotel Jerinyaay
Paragon Plaster and Supply Company
Omoee
Albright Ave
Kioomabure, Pa
Electricity
Builders and Contractors
Charles B. Scott
Omer Roth Thean
Shrccessor
J.D. Savage Boothington
Conn
Office Mears
John R. Davis
W. H. Gearhart
W.L. Connell
Treas
Edgerton, Northwest
Babylon
Mount Lookout
Harry E
T.C. von Storch, Pres
Omio—Board of Troe Building
A. Clark
S&c.y Ang Treas
N. Main Avenue
BLE Hill Coal and Iron CO
Superior
Dickson City
Lackawanna County
Lackawanna Valley
Penn
Richmond Colliery
Richmond Collery
Richmondale
Carbondais
WM. H. Richmond
Pres. and Treas
F. K. Tracy
K. Richmond
Dunmore, PA
Samuel Thorne
W. &. Street
Geo. B. Smith
Morris
Mead
MT. Pleasant Coal
Elzeg
Commonwealth Building
WM. Connell
Coal Exchange
Suburban Electric Light Coo
Edward B.B. Sturges
F. B. Platt
H. D. Hayden