Scranton Collection

USA / Scranton 1930
Scranton, Pennsylvania: general view of the town

USA, Pennsylvania, Scranton, Steamtown National Historic Site, railroad mail car

USA, Pennsylvania, Scranton, exterior of former Scranton Railroad Station, now a hotel

Families picking coal from a dump Scranton Pennsylvania USA early 1900s

Coal miners Scranton Pennsylvania USA early 1900s

An automatic slate picker Scranton Pennsylvania USA early 1900s

The coal riots in Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA. A meeting of labourers near the Dodge Shaft at Hyde Park attacked and dispersed by immigrant Welsh miners and their wives on May 9, 1871

USA / Scranton / Industrial
Scranton, Pennsylvania: an industrial landscape Date: 1875

Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA, with Jonas Longs Sons department store on the right. Date: circa 1907

IOWA: BEER PALACE, 1940. J. T.s Beer Palace in Scranton, Iowa. Photograph by John Vachon
IOWA: BEER PALACE, 1940. J.T.s Beer Palace in Scranton, Iowa. Photograph by John Vachon, 1940

PENNSYLVANIA: COAL MINERS. Miners at work in an anthracite coal mine near Scranton, Pennsylvania, late 1920s

GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE, 1877. National Guard camp of the Sixth Regiment near Scranton, Pennsylvania, during the Great Railroad Strike of 1877. Contemporary American newspaper engraving

PENNSYLVANIA: COAL MINERS. Miners and a car full of coal in an coal mine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Photograph, c1905

PENNSYLVANIA: COAL MINERS. Miners and slate pickers in an anthracite coal mine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Photograph, c1905

PENNSYLVANIA: COAL MINERS. Miners at work in an anthracite coal mine, Scranton, Pennsylvania. Photograph, c1900

PENNSYLVANIA: BLACKSMITH. Men working with a pneumatic steam hammer and forges in a blacksmith shop at the mines, Scranton, Pennsylvania. Stereograph, c1905

SCRANTON: COAL MINE, c1905. Boys picking through slate at a anthracite coal mine, Scranton, Pennsylvania. Stereograph, c1905

PENNSYLVANIA: COAL MINE. Mr. A. Langerfeld and one of his machines for picking coal which does away completely with the use of breaker boys

Gunpowder ingredients, 1940s C018 / 0681
Gunpowder ingredients. Worker displaying the raw materials used for the production of gunpowder (also known as blasting powder or black powder)

Sodium nitrate for gunpowder, 1940s C018 / 0680
Sodium nitrate for gunpowder. Worker using a scoop to move sodium nitrate at an industrial site for the production of gunpowder (also known as blasting powder or black powder)

GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE, 1877. Private police of the Scranton Iron and Coal Company firing on a mob of striking miners on Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania, during the Great Railroad Strike

SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA. Wood engraving, American, c1870

COAL MINER STRIKE, 1871. The coal riots near Scranton, Pennsylvania. Laborers meeting near the Dogde Shaft, at Hyde Park, dispersed by the Welsh miners and their wives, May 9th

Falls in Nay Aug Park, Scranton, Pa.. Date between 1898 and 1905

Y. M. C. A. Building - Scranton, Pennsylvania
Y.M.C.A. Building - Scranton, Pennsylvania Date: 1910

Scranton Curtains 1919
A lady relaxes contentedly over her breakfast, secure in the knowledge that her curtains - by Scranton, of course - reflect her elegance and good taste

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"Scranton: A Glimpse into the Industrial Past of Pennsylvania, USA" Step back in time to Scranton, Pennsylvania in the 1930s, where families tirelessly picked coal from dumps to make ends meet. This bustling city was once a hub for coal miners in the early 1900s, their hard work fueling America's industrial revolution. Innovations were not far behind either. Witness an automatic slate picker that revolutionized the mining process and made life easier for workers in Scranton. Despite the challenges they faced, families continued to pick coal from dumps as a means of survival. Today, you can explore this rich history at Steamtown National Historic Site located right here in Scranton. Immerse yourself in steam-era railroading and marvel at the railroad mail car that transported letters across America. Don't miss out on experiencing Scranton's architectural gems too. The former Scranton Railroad Station has been transformed into a stunning hotel while still retaining its historic charm. Take a stroll down Wyoming Avenue and witness remnants of its industrial past etched into every brick. Scranton is more than just an industrial powerhouse; it is a testament to resilience and hard work that shaped America's growth. Discover this hidden gem nestled amidst picturesque landscapes and immerse yourself in its captivating history at every turn.