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Scranton: The First 150 Years Scanning Sessions

We are thrilled to give our readers the opportunity to submit historic photos for our upcoming Scranton: The First 150 Years book project. If you have photographs that meet the criteria below, please bring them to one of our scanning sessions listed here.

Submission Guidelines

  • General interest photos, such as: commerce, industry, transportation, rural life, public service, etc.
  • Photos taken from the 1800s through today.
  • Photos only – preferably original photos (no newspaper clippings or photocopies).
  • Photos taken in Scranton.
  • One submission form per photo.
  • Limit 10 photos per family. Call 360-687-6731 to set up an appointment if you’re a private collector with a sizable collection.

Download Submission Form

Because we expect a large turnout, we advise you download and print a submission form. Please print and fill out one form for each photo you’d like to submit.

Session Details

Tuesday, June 16: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Scranton Times Building
149 Penn Avenue
Scranton, PA

Thursday, June 18: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Lackawanna Historical Society
232 Monroe Avenue
Scranton, PA

Saturday, June 20: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Scranton Times Building
149 Penn Avenue
Scranton, PA

We hope to see you there!

Bring us your best photos and we’ll scan them in while you wait. Plus, chances are some other fine folks will show up, so bring your stories to share with one another.

Scranton: The First 150 Years - 1866-2016 Cover
The Times-Tribune presents Scranton: The First 150 Years - 1866-2016

$44.95

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