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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1897

Page

13

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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

Charles T Bcott Franklin Avenue Alr Scott Cassidy & Son New York

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