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Lackawanna County

38 listed places in 4 towns, one of them a National Historic Landmark.

Towns with a city page

Scranton 35
Landmark · Scranton
Powderly, Terence V., House
National Historic LandmarkListed 1966
Building · Scranton
Ad-Lin Building
BuildingListed 1987
Building · Scranton
Albright Memorial Building
BuildingListed 1978
Building · Carbondale
Carbondale City Hall and Courthouse
BuildingListed 1983

Every listing

Ad-Lin Building▾1987
Address
600 Linden St., Scranton
Listed
Nov 5, 1987
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Linden Plaza
Reference
87001969
Built
1897
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Ad-Lin Building
Albright Memorial Building▾1978
Address
N. Washington Ave. and Vine St., Scranton
Listed
May 22, 1978
Listed for
Architecture, Social history
Significance
Local
Also known as
Scranton Public Library
Reference
78002411
Built
1890
Style
châteauesque
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Albright Memorial Building
Carbondale City Hall and Courthouse▾1983
Address
One N. Main St., Carbondale
Listed
Jan 6, 1983
Listed for
Law, Politics and government, Architecture, Social history
Significance
Local
Also known as
Carbondale Municipal Building
Reference
83002248
Style
Romanesque Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Carbondale City Hall and Courthouse
Joseph Cassese House▾1997
Address
1000 Clay Ave., Scranton
Listed
Oct 24, 1997
Listed for
Architecture, European heritage
Significance
Local
Reference
97001258
Style
Renaissance Revival architecture
Contributing
2 buildings, 2 structures
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Cassese, Joseph, House
Central Railroad of New Jersey Freight Station▾1979
Address
602 W. Lackawanna Ave, Scranton
Listed
Aug 1, 1979
Listed for
Transportation, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
79002250
Style
Romanesque architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Central Railroad of New Jersey Freight Station
Century Club of Scranton▾1996
Address
612 Jefferson Ave., Scranton
Listed
Mar 28, 1996
Listed for
Architecture, Social history
Significance
Local
Reference
96000323
Style
Colonial Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Century Club of Scranton
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Station▾1977
Address
Lackawanna and Jefferson Aves., Scranton
Listed
Dec 6, 1977
Listed for
Transportation, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Erie-Lackawanna Railway Station
Reference
77001170
Built
1983
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Station
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Yard-Dickson Manufacturing Co. Site▾1990
Address
Roughly bounded by Cliff St., Lackawanna Ave., Mattes Ave., River St. & the Lackawanna R., Scranton
Listed
Nov 21, 1990
Listed for
Transportation, Industry
Significance
State
Also known as
Steamtown National Historic Site; Scranton Army Ammunition Pl
Reference
90001739
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Yard-Dickson Manufacturing Co. Site
Dickson Works▾1979
Address
225 Vine St., Scranton
Listed
May 14, 1979
Listed for
Industry, Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Starcor Building
Reference
79002251
Built
1856
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Dickson Works
Dickson Works (Boundary Increase)▾2024
Address
225 & 215 Vine Street, Scranton
Listed
Dec 12, 2024
Listed for
Industry, Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Starcor Building; A&; P Bakery and Warehouse Building
Reference
100011135
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗
Dime Bank Building▾1978
Address
Wyoming Ave. and Spruce St., Scranton
Listed
Jul 14, 1978
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
78002412
Style
Romanesque Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Dime Bank Building
Finch Building▾1976
Address
424 Wyoming Ave., Scranton
Listed
Jun 14, 1976
Listed for
Commerce, Education, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
International Correspondence Schools Building; Hudson Coal Co
Reference
76001644
Style
Renaissance Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Finch Building
First Church of Christ, Scientist▾1988
Address
520 Vine St., Scranton
Listed
May 9, 1988
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
88000467
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Florence Apartments▾1984
Address
643 Adams Ave., Scranton
Listed
Jan 5, 1984
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
84003412
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Florence Apartments
Grand Army of the Republic Building▾1984
Address
303 Linden St., Scranton
Listed
May 17, 1984
Listed for
Military, Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
84003416
Style
Romanesque Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Grand Army of the Republic Building
Harrison Avenue Bridge▾1988
Address
LR 5 over LR 35009 Par--Roaring Brook and RR, Scranton
Listed
Jun 22, 1988
Listed for
Engineering
Significance
State
Reference
88000767
Contributing
1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Harrison Avenue Bridge
Lackawanna Avenue Commercial Historic District▾1983
Address
Roughly bounded by Adams, Franklin, Bogart Pl., and Spruce Sts., Scranton
Listed
Nov 10, 1983
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Scranton Commercial Historic District
Reference
83004215
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Lackawanna Avenue Commercial Historic District
Lackawanna County Courthouse and John Mitchell Monument▾1997
Address
Bounded by Washington Ave., Linden St., Adams Ave., and Spruce St., Scranton
Listed
Nov 5, 1997
Listed for
Industry, Politics and government
Significance
National
Reference
97001257
Built
1884
Contributing
1 building, 1 object
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Lackawanna County Courthouse and John Mitchell Monument
Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company Furnace▾1991
Address
159 Cedar Ave., Scranton
Listed
Sep 6, 1991
Listed for
Industry, Engineering
Significance
State
Also known as
Lackawanna Iron &; Steel Co.; Scranton Iron Furnaces
Reference
91001126
Contributing
4 structures
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company Furnace
Lackawanna Mills and Scranton Button Historic District▾2017
Address
Bounded by Cedar & Remington Aves., Cherry & Brook Sts., Scranton
Listed
May 1, 2017
Listed for
Industry
Significance
Local
Reference
100000942
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Lackawanna Mills and Scranton Button Historic District
James Madison School▾2009
Address
528 Quincy Ave., Scranton
Listed
Jun 24, 2009
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
East Scranton Intermediate Schol; East Scranton Junior High School
Reference
09000463
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Madison, James, School
Masonic Temple and Scottish Rite Cathedral▾1997
Address
416-420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton
Listed
Nov 7, 1997
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
National
Reference
97001259
Built
1928
Style
Gothic Revival, Romanesque Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Masonic Temple and Scottish Rite Cathedral
Municipal Building and Central Fire Station, 340▾1981
Address
N. Washington Ave. and 518 Mulberry St., Scranton
Listed
Sep 11, 1981
Listed for
Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
81000544
Built
1888
Style
Victorian architecture
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Municipal Building and Central Fire Station, 340
North Scranton Junior High School▾1999
Address
1539 N. Main Ave., Scranton
Listed
Sep 24, 1999
Listed for
Education, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
99001197
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
North Scranton Junior High School
Terence V. Powderly HouseNHL1966
Scranton Armory▾1989
Address
900 Adams Ave., Scranton
Listed
Dec 22, 1989
Listed for
Military, Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
89002081
Style
Romanesque Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Scranton Armory
Scranton Chamber of Commerce Building▾2011
Address
426 Mulberry Ave., Scranton
Listed
Sep 8, 2011
Listed for
Community planning, Commerce
Significance
Local
Also known as
Mulberry Street Professional Plaza
Reference
11000647
Built
1926
Style
Art Deco architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Scranton Chamber of Commerce Building
Scranton Electric Building▾·
Address
507 Linden St., Scranton
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Scranton Board of Trade Building
Reference
100008866
Contributing
1 building, 1 object
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Scranton Lace Company▾2012
Address
1315 Meylert St., Scranton
Listed
Apr 16, 2012
Listed for
Industry, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Scranton Lace Curtain Manufacturing Co.; Scranton Lace Curtain Co.
Reference
12000221
Built
1890
Contributing
32 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Scranton Lace Company
Silkman House▾1978
Address
2006 N. Main Ave., Scranton
Listed
Dec 18, 1978
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Providence Branch of the Scranton Public Library
Reference
78002413
Style
Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Silkman House
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church & Throop Memorial Parish House▾2025
Address
232 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton
Listed
Apr 10, 2025
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
100011675
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
St. Peter's Cathedral Complex▾1976
Address
315 Wyoming Ave., Scranton
Listed
Jul 19, 1976
Listed for
Education, Architecture, Religion
Significance
Local
Reference
76001645
Built
1884
Style
Romanesque Revival architecture
Contributing
3 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
St. Peter's Cathedral Complex
Steamtown National Historic Site▾1986
Address
150 South washington Ave., Scanton
Listed
Oct 30, 1986
Reference
01000282
Built
1986
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Steamtown National Historic Site
Stoehr and Fister Building▾·
Address
200 Adams Ave., Scranton
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
100004662
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Tripp Family Homestead▾1972
Address
1101 N. Main Ave., Scranton
Listed
Jun 19, 1972
Listed for
Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
72001126
Style
Federal architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Tripp Family Homestead
U.S. Post Office and Court House▾·
Address
235 N Washington Ave., Scranton
Listed for
Architecture, Politics and government
Significance
Local
Also known as
William J. Nealon Federal Building and United States Courthouse
Reference
100001953
Built
1931
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
U.S. Post Office and Court House
Waverly Historic District▾2004
Address
Roughly centered on Academy St. and Abington Rd., inc. Carbondale Rd., Beech, Cole, Church and Dearborn St., Abington
Listed
Aug 20, 2004
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
04000884
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Waverly Historic District
Williams, Roger, Public School No. 10▾1997
Address
901 Prospect Ave., Scranton
Listed
Jun 13, 1997
Listed for
Architecture, Education
Significance
Local
Also known as
South Scranton Catholic High School
Reference
97000520
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Williams, Roger, Public School No. 10

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