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    Posted 11 years ago

    Ted_Straub
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    Here are some still viable buildings in Kingston, PA. First is 840 Market St. Built in the late 1800s, it was the home of the Wood family, who owned The Kingston Coal Company. It later became a Convent, and now functions as an office building. Originally, a roof was located near the Center of the side of the structure, allowing the owner and/or visitors shelter from the elements when disembarking from the carriages, and later cars. It also had a carriage house, which was recently demolished.

    Next is the Great Hall of Wyoming Seminary, which originally housed The Kingston National Bank. Cultural pursuits are now featured in this grand edifice. There's nothing like an old time bank building to inspire confidence.

    Then we see one of the portals of The Market Street which runs from Wilkes-Barre to Kingston, PA. Built in the 20s, it reflects the prosperity and optimism of the times.

    Lastly we see The Wyoming Valley Montessori School, which is located across from the Wood house of the first picture. Originally, this was The Margaret Memorial Presbyterian Church, which was built in 1910.

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    1. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 11 years ago
      When I was in Wilkes-Barre in the early 80's, somebody told me that it was like a retirement community for Mafia figures. Is that true?
    2. SEAN68 SEAN68, 11 years ago
      Great buildings!
    3. Aimathena Aimathena, 11 years ago
      They're all great buildings. Very beautiful details.
    4. Ted_Straub Ted_Straub, 11 years ago
      Thank you all for your loves of these images...I appreciate it all very much!
    5. Ted_Straub Ted_Straub, 11 years ago
      Hi, 'buss...

      The area always had a significant amount of mob activity. When such gangsters had more influence, they kept their activities within their own circles.

      Now that such influence has diminished, crime against people and property has escalated out of control. Perhaps such gentlemen gangsters helped keep preserve the social order.

      On your computer, check the Wilkes-Barre and Luzerne and Lackawanna County crime statistics, as well as the Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and Hazleton newspapers for verification of this.

      Your question is thoughtful and well appreciated. I am glad to have been able to answer it for you.

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