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Stories from the Block: Remembering Scranton's Wholesale District

Season 2024 Episode 3

From the 1870s through the 1960s, Scranton's Wholesale Block, spanning Lackawanna Avenue from the Lackawanna River to Mifflin Avenue, was a bustling commercial hub. Fresh produce & goods were unloaded at nearby railroad freight depots. Stories from the Block explores businesses that operated there, showcasing how Scranton's commercial activities mirrored the city's growth & decline over the years.

Aired: 06/04/24
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