On behalf of the board of education, administration, faculty, staff, and our students, i want to welcome you to the carbondale area school district and invite you to learn more about the programs, services, and resources, we have to offer our students. The carbondale city hall and courthouse was added to the national register of historic places in 1983. Subscribe to our newsletter to learn more about upcoming events and specials in the area. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. James costa obituary carbondale, pa scranton times. History of carbondale pa fire department 18432015 by joseph m klapatch see cover. Carbondale is located in northeastern pennsylvania, 15 miles northeast of scranton, pa. To pay for the book online, go to the historical societys webpage and click on donate. We have utilized that foundation to bring photography and recreated historical elements to hotel anthracite. One north main street, third floor, carbondale, pa 18407 mailing address. Carbondale pennsylvania city directories family history library carbondale, pa 19361943, 1948, 1950, 19521953, 1955, 1957, 1959 city directories allen county public library carbondale, pa business directory 187071, 1873, 187980, 1888, 1890, 1892 city directories allen county public library. We offer the ability to search by first name, last name, phone number, or business name. Community library carbondale public library nancy kay holmes branch library lackawanna county bookmobile dalton community. Carbondale is located approximately 15 miles due northeast of the city of scranton in northeastern pennsylvania.
The first united methodist church of carbondale pa. Lackawanna county pennsylvania, was formed from parts of luzerne county august, 1878, and was the last county to be created. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Founded in 1822, the land which became the city was developed by the wurts brothers, founders of the delaware and hudson canal company and later the delaware and hudson railroad. Carbondale, pa residents, houses, and apartments details. Carbondale anthracites, pennsylvania state league 189596 carbondale pioneers, north atlantic league 19461948, 1950 carbondale pioneer blues, north atlantic league 1949. Today, the carbondale historical society and museum records and maintains that history.
Carbondale is located in lackawanna county about 15 miles northeast of scranton and is an important city in pennsylvania history. In addition to coal mining, the area was the site of gravity railroad which saw the first commercial locomotive, the stourbridge lion, on its tracks. We have compiled the ultimate database of phone numbers from around the state and country to help you locate any lost friends, relatives or family members. This page contains some of our wonderful resources. History first united methodist church of carbondale pa.
This heirloomquality coffeetable book features historic photos, newspaper front pages and neverbeforepublished submissions from our readers. Historical documentation of major coalmine disasters in. Lackawanna county pa city directories lds genealogy. The mine fire destroyed the west side as it was, but this volume will keep its memory alive and preserve an important chapter in the history of carbondale and pennsylvania. The ku klux klan in western pennsylvania, 19211928. Tucked away fifteen miles northeast of scranton, pennsylvania, youll find a captivating city of historic charms and hidden treasures. City founders led the way to unearth the site of the first deep underground coalmine in the united states, giving rise to the industry. Apr 12, 2007 the first part of the book is the engrossing, laymans history of the strip, a yearbyyear account of events from 1965 to 1982 on carbondale s infamous street section. Archbald, pa business directory 1879801885, 1888 city directories allen county public library carbondale city directories. Carbondale, known as the pioneer city, was the spark that ignited the industrial revolution more than a century ago. As a native of nepa, i rarely ventured into carbondale as a youth or young adult. Although it is easy to get lost in the barrage of details a map would greatly help, anyone studying the 1920s klan or pennsylvania history will find the work indispensable. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Shop for books at and browse categories like young adult books, childrens books, mystery books, adult coloring books and cook books.
Lhs gift shop local interest books lackawanna historical society. The city of carbondale is located in the state of pa. Hotel anthracite is a modern hotel with a strong connection to the coal mining heritage of carbondale. Originally built in 1928 as the first national bank of carbondale, the anthracite center is the oldest and most iconic building on main street in carbondale. Betty stoklosa passed away on april 8, 2020 in carbondale, pennsylvania. Find out about suspected carbondale, pa scam phone calls and other nuisance calls and texts all thanks to our active community of callersmart users. The land area that became carbondale was developed by william and maurice wurts.
Carbondale is a city in lackawanna county, pennsylvania, united states. He also provides a glimpse of the women of the ku klux klan and their agreements and conflicts with their male counterparts. The brothers william and maurice wurts, who were coal. These early settlers started cattle and sheep ranches and began growing potatoes, which for over 50 years was the mainstay crop of the carbondale economy. In 1986, 34 boreholes were installed at the site of the carbondale mine fire by the office of surface mining. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The carbondale historical society and museum has provided the vast. The west side carbondale, pennsylvania mine fire pennsylvania heritage books find all the books, read about the author, and more. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Carbondale news obituaries and death notices for carbondale pennsylvania area. Hotel anthracite 25 south main street carbondale, pa 18407 570 5366020. A vintage view of the coal camp of carbondale, wv with the tipple in the background photo courtesy walter caldwell pictured is one of the few remaining company houses at carbondale. See the brief history of lackawanna county and the formation of the townships for additional information.
Im glad she wrote the book otherwise this important past of nepa history related to the mines and carbondale may well have been forgotten. Carbondale is a city in lackawanna county, pennsylvania. Welcome to the carbondale area school district website. All items have the state tax included in their price. Played cuban giant a history of early professional baseball in pa, 18861896 by paul browne see cover. The west side carbondale, pennsylvania mine fire pennsylvania heritage books. Carbondale news obituaries carbondale, pa carbondale news. History a centennial history of carbondale pennsylvania. Second, philadelphias history was made by its people. More detailed information is available from the book history.
A history of scranton professional baseball 18651953. Scranton, the county seat, was named for the scranton family. History hotel anthracite is a modern hotel with a strong connection to the coal mining heritage of carbondale. Prior to its establishment as pennsylvanias 67th county, the state legislature passed an act of assembly on april 17, 1878 calling for a vote of. Area residents believed the gang was affiliated with the mafia secret society in new york and sent a portion of its extortion income to mafia leaders there. To share condolences with mikes family, visit his book of everlasting memories at. The west side carbondale, pennsylvania mine fire in. The 10 best restaurants in carbondale updated may 2020. The history of farview state hospital news the tri. Carbonates to carcinogens testing include extended shelves. History of carbondale pa fire department 18432015 by joseph m klapatch see. Carbondale white pages phone books in pennsylvania pa. The west side carbondale, pennsylvania mine fire pennsylvania.
The town was incorporated on january 31, 1888 and was named in honor of carbondale, pennsylvania, the original home of. Not every single mine opening had its own breaker and not all breakers had washeries to clean the coal. Carbondale is located in northeastern pennsylvania. The 10 best carbondale hotel deals may 2020 tripadvisor. This heirloomquality coffeetable book features historic photos, newspaper. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Carbondale pennsylvania city directories family history library. To commemorate the 150 years of the timestribune, we are pleased to present an allnew hardcover book, lackawanna memories. The first nonnative settlers arrived in ragged island, as carbondale was then. As a part of national library week, altered book crafter, jessica pratt, the general services librarian from the carbondale public library, is going to show you how to make oldfashioned silhouette portraits using book pages and materials you most likely have around your house. Carbondale white pages carbondale phone directory lookup.
The carbondale mine fire was a mine fire in the west side neighborhood of carbondale, lackawanna county, pennsylvania in the united states. Feb 04, 2020 aerial photo of the corner of salem ave and main st. The anthracite center carbondales premier event space. First, philadelphias history is a story of the efforts to sustain economic prosperity while fulfilling community needs and the continued tension between those priorities. There are collections of local history books written about cities, towns, and events in history about northeastern pa. The book is nicely laid out and the photos and illustrations crisp.
Costa, 90, of childs, died thursday as a resident at the forest city nursing home. As of 2000, the site of the carbondale mine fire is checked regularly to verify its containment. Carbondale, pa business directory 187071, 1873, 187980, 1888, 1890, 1892 city directories allen county public library carbondale, pennsylvania, city directory. Run a reverse phone lookup on any carbondale, pa phone number to see what others have reported about it as well. Are you researching your family history in lackawanna county. Post office box 151, carbondale, pa 18407 email address. Timestribune archives aerial photo of the smoke billowing from the buildings hit by a massive fire in downtown carbondale on feb. The history of the berean baptist church of carbondale. The photos awesome and the insights into life in carbondale fascinating.
The carbondale area school district will hold a virtual board meeting tonight monday may 11th, 2020 starting at 6. Carbondale public library lackawanna county library system. Carbondale, pennsylvania simple english wikipedia, the. A triweekly publication serving wayne, pike and eastern lackawanna county. The first part of the book is the engrossing, laymans history of the strip, a yearbyyear account of events from 1965 to 1982 on carbondale s infamous street section. Santo carisaro surname was also spelled creso, caressi and corressi was the teenage leader of a band of robbers and extortionists in carbondale, pennsylvania, northeast of scranton.
A good read, not a long book, and full of interesting photos, articles, documents and tables. The wayne county historical society presents sunday at the museum at 2 on aug. Settlers first arrived in the area in the early 1800s. Prior to its establishment as pennsylvania s 67th county, the state legislature passed an act of assembly on april 17, 1878 calling for a vote of.
It can be read in an afternoon, and is a great way to spend a few hours learning a little bit of history of the carbondale area and the people who endured this alltoocommon northeast tragedy. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. Carbondale, city, lackawanna county, northeastern pennsylvania, u. The delaware and hudson railway has a grand and glorious history that began in the coal mines of pennsylvania. This historic landmark holds a grand presence with its midcentury gothic inspired architecture. I would like to thank you for visiting our website. Designed to make highquality scholarship accessible for students, the pennsylvania history series has been published since 1948 and now features more than thirty titles that advance the mission of the pha by engaging with key social, political, and cultural issues in the history of the state and region.
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