Scranton Railroads

by David Crosby and David Crosby

Book Overview

The coal industry and the railroad industry both played an important part in the development of Scranton and the railroad cemented its place in history.

Founded as a small iron-making community, Scranton gained prominence as the anthracite capital of the world for the rich deposits of hard coal surrounding the city. Five railroads eventually served Scranton, attracted by the lucrative anthracite trade. The viability of these lines...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738565180
• ISBN13: 9780738565187
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.5" x 9.2"