Pennsylvania · County

Luzerne County

38 listed places in 17 towns, none of them a National Historic Landmark.

Towns with a city page

Wilkes-Barre 17
Structure · Ashley and
Ashley Planes
StructureListed 1980
Historic district · Bear Creek Village
Bear Creek Village Historic District
Historic districtListed 1999
Structure · Huntington Mills
Bittenbender Covered Bridge
StructureListed 1980
Structure · Wilkes-Barre
Bridge in City of Wilkes-Barre
StructureListed 1988

Every listing

Ashley Planes▾1980
Address
Off PA 309, Ashley and vicinity
Listed
Jan 25, 1980
Listed for
Engineering, Transportation
Significance
National
Reference
80003562
Built
1837
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 ↗
Ashley Planes
Bear Creek Village Historic District▾1999
Address
PA 115 at Bear C reek Dam, Bear Creek Village
Listed
Oct 28, 1999
Listed for
Architecture, Entertainment and recreation, Industry
Significance
Local
Reference
99001287
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 ↗
Bear Creek Village Historic District
Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania – Wilkes-Barre Central Office▾2024
Address
33 E. Northampton Street, Wilkes-Barre
Listed
May 9, 2024
Listed for
Communications
Significance
Local
Reference
100010258
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 ↗
Bittenbender Covered Bridge▾1980
Address
S of Huntington Mills off LR 40076, Huntington Township, Huntington Mills vicinity
Listed
Dec 1, 1980
Listed for
Engineering, Transportation
Significance
State
Reference
80003563
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 ↗
Bittenbender Covered Bridge
Bridge in City of Wilkes-Barre▾1988
Address
LR 5 over Mill Creek, Wilkes-Barre
Listed
Jun 22, 1988
Listed for
Engineering
Significance
State
Reference
88000828
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 ↗
Bridge in City of Wilkes-Barre
Catlin Hall, Wilkes College▾1972
Address
92 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre
Listed
Mar 16, 1972
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
Catlin, George, Hall; Reynolds House
Reference
72001132
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 ↗
Catlin Hall, Wilkes College
Central Railroad of New Jersey Station▾1975
Address
31-35 S. Baltimore St., Wilkes-Barre
Listed
May 12, 1975
Listed for
Transportation, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
75001652
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 Station
Comerford Theater▾1980
Address
71 Public Sq., Wilkes-Barre
Listed
Dec 3, 1980
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
Paramount Theatre
Reference
80003564
Style
Art Deco architecture, Moderne 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 ↗
Comerford Theater
Denison House▾1970
Address
35 Denison St., Forty Fort
Listed
Dec 2, 1970
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
National
Also known as
Colonel Nathan Denison House
Reference
70000550
Built
1790
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 ↗
Denison House
Eckley Historic District▾1971
Address
Both sides of Main St. through town of Eckley, Eckley
Listed
Oct 26, 1971
Listed for
Industry, Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
Town of Eckley; Pennsylvania Anthracite Museum, Eckley Village
Reference
71000710
Built
1970
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 ↗
Eckley Historic District
Benjamin Evans House▾1983
Address
Off PA 93, Nescopeck vicinity
Listed
Aug 25, 1983
Listed for
Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
83002260
Built
1855
Style
Italianate architecture
Contributing
3 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 ↗
Evans, Benjamin, House
Fort Pittston School▾·
Address
255 North Main St., Pittston
Listed for
Architecture, Education
Significance
Local
Reference
100008384
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 ↗
Forty Fort Meetinghouse▾1988
Address
River St. and Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort
Listed
Nov 3, 1988
Listed for
Architecture, Religion
Significance
Local
Reference
88002373
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 ↗
Forty Fort Meetinghouse
George W. Guthrie School▾1980
Address
643 N. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre
Listed
Jun 27, 1980
Listed for
Education, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
80003565
Contributing
1 building, 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 ↗
Guthrie, George W., School
Hazelton High School▾2012
Address
700 N. Wyoming St., Hazelton
Listed
Apr 16, 2012
Listed for
Education, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Hazleton Castle Intermediate Elementary--Middle School
Reference
12000222
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 ↗Directions ↗
Hotel Altamont▾2014
Address
145 W. Broad St., Hazelton
Listed
Dec 29, 2014
Listed for
Social history, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
14001101
Built
1924
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 ↗
Hotel Altamont
Kingston Armory▾1989
Address
280 Market St., Wilkes-Barre
Listed
Dec 21, 1989
Listed for
Military, Engineering, Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
89002084
Built
1923
Style
Neoclassical architecture
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 ↗
Kingston Armory
Luzerne County Courthouse▾1980
Address
N. River St., Wilkes-Barre
Listed
Sep 4, 1980
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
80003566
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 ↗
Luzerne County Courthouse
Luzerne County Fresh Air Camp▾2004
Address
Middle Rd., approx. 0.25 mi. NE of jct. of Middle Rd. and PA 3021, Butler Township
Listed
Feb 20, 2004
Listed for
Health and medicine
Significance
State
Also known as
Ferrwood Music Camp
Reference
04000064
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 ↗
Luzerne County Fresh Air Camp
Luzerne Presbyterial Institute▾1979
Address
Institute St., Wyoming
Listed
Sep 7, 1979
Listed for
Education, Architecture, Religion
Significance
Local
Also known as
Wyoming Institute
Reference
79002293
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 ↗
Luzerne Presbyterial Institute
Market Street Bridge▾1988
Address
Market St./LR 11 over Susquehanna River, Wilkes-Barre
Listed
Jun 22, 1988
Listed for
Engineering
Significance
State
Also known as
See Also:River Street Historic District
Reference
88000873
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 ↗
Market Street Bridge
Markle Banking & Trust Company Building▾1996
Address
8 W. Broad St., Hazleton
Listed
Mar 28, 1996
Listed for
Architecture, Commerce
Significance
Local
Also known as
Markle Bank Bldg.; Northeastern Bldg.
Reference
96000322
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 ↗
Markle Banking & Trust Company Building
McClintock Hall▾1972
Address
44 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre
Listed
Mar 16, 1972
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
McClintock House
Reference
72001133
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 ↗
McClintock Hall
Memorial Presbyterian Church▾2017
Address
31 W. North St., Wilkes-Barre
Listed
Sep 18, 2017
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
100001636
Built
1874
Style
Gothic Revival
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 ↗
Memorial Presbyterian Church
Israel Platt Pardee Mansion▾1984
Address
235 N. Laurel St. and 28 Aspen St., Hazleton
Listed
Jan 12, 1984
Listed for
Architecture, Social history
Significance
Local
Reference
84003487
Style
Queen Anne style architecture in the United States
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 ↗
Pardee, Israel Platt, Mansion
River Street Historic District▾1985
Address
Franklin, River, W. River, W. Jackson, W. Union, W. Market, W. Northampton, W. South and W. Ross Sts. & Barnum Pl., Wilkes-Barre
Listed
Sep 10, 1985
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
85002328
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 ↗
River Street Historic District
George W. Search House▾2009
Address
56 S. Main St., Shickshinny
Listed
Jul 10, 2009
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
09000387
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 ↗
Search, George W., House
St. Gabriel's Catholic Parish Complex▾2002
Address
122-142 S. Wyoming St., Hazleton
Listed
Aug 22, 2002
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
02000889
Built
1907
Style
Gothic Revival, Colonial 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. Gabriel's Catholic Parish Complex
St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church and School Building▾2003
Address
419 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre
Listed
Jul 30, 2003
Listed for
European heritage, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
03000721
Built
1929
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 ↗
St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church and School Building
St. Stanislaus Institute▾2008
Address
141 Old Newport St., Newport Township
Listed
Dec 30, 2008
Listed for
Social history
Significance
Local
Also known as
St. Stanislaus Orphanage; Holy Child Church
Reference
08001267
Contributing
6 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. Stanislaus Institute
Stegmaier Brewery▾1979
Address
Roughly bounded by Coal, Welles, Market, Lincoln and Baltimore Sts., Wilkes-Barre
Listed
May 30, 1979
Listed for
Industry, Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
79002292
Built
1894
Style
Romanesque Revival architecture
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 ↗Directions ↗
Stegmaier Brewery
Stoddartsville Historic District▾1998
Address
S side of PA 115 at Lehigh R., Buck Township
Listed
Nov 12, 1998
Listed for
Transportation, Engineering, Commerce, Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
98001373
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 ↗
Stoddartsville Historic District
Swetland Homestead▾1978
Address
855 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming
Listed
Dec 13, 1978
Listed for
Economics, Exploration and settlement, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
78002427
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 ↗
Swetland Homestead
Weiss Hall▾1972
Address
98 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre
Listed
Nov 27, 1972
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
Judge Edmund Taylor House
Reference
72001134
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 ↗
Weiss Hall
West End Wheelmen's Club▾1997
Address
439 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre
Listed
May 30, 1997
Listed for
Architecture, Social history, Entertainment and recreation
Significance
Local
Also known as
Franklin Club
Reference
97000521
Style
Shingle style 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 ↗
West End Wheelmen's Club
Wilkes-Barre Silk Company Mill▾2019
Address
92 S. Empire St., Wilkes-Barre
Listed
Nov 25, 2019
Listed for
Industry
Significance
Local
Reference
100004666
Contributing
1 building, 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 ↗Directions ↗
Wyoming Monument▾2002
Address
US 11, Wyoming Ave. and Susquehanna St., Wyoming Borough
Listed
May 13, 2002
Listed for
Military, Architecture
Significance
National
Also known as
Battle of Wyoming Monument
Reference
02000509
Built
1833
Contributing
1 structure, 3 objects
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 ↗
Wyoming Monument
Wyoming Seminary▾1979
Address
Sprague Ave., Kingston
Listed
Aug 6, 1979
Listed for
Education, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Swetland, Commercial, Union, Centenary Halls; Swetland, Fleck, Dar
Reference
79002291
Built
1844
Contributing
6 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 ↗
Wyoming Seminary

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