Lackawanna Avenue Commercial Historic District, Scranton

Name: Lackawanna Avenue Commercial Historic District
Address: Scranton, United States

#48 among attractions in Scranton

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Lackawanna Avenue Commercial Historic District

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Lackawanna Avenue Commercial Historic District is a national historic district located in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It encompasses 69 contributing buildings in a variety of architectural styles, including Late Victorian, Classical Revival, and Art Deco. The buildings are mostly three to four stories in height and three to five bays wide. Located in the district and separately listed is the Dime Bank Building. ()

Built: 1860 (164 years ago)Coordinates: 41°24'27"N, 75°39'55"W

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Downtown ScrantonScranton United States

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Lackawanna Avenue Commercial Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Marketplace at Steamtown, Steamtown National Historic Site, Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area, Electric City Trolley Museum.

~660 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Marketplace at Steamtown, Scranton
4 min walk • The Marketplace at Steamtown is a shopping mall in Scranton, Pennsylvania. United States. It was conceived in the mid-1980s as the keystone of downtown revitalization, though the project was not completed until 1993.
~1450 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum, Tram
Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Scranton, Pennsylvania, the Steamtown National Historic Site offers a captivating glimpse into the golden age of railroads and the industrial heritage of Northeastern Pennsylvania. This expansive museum complex is dedicated to preserving...
0.6 miW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area, Scranton
15 min walk • The Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area is a state and federally designated National Heritage Area in northeastern Pennsylvania. It was initially established in 1991 as the first State Heritage Park in Pennsylvania, and was additionally designated a National Heritage Area in 2000.
0.4 miW
Museum, Specialty museum
Electric City Trolley Museum, Scranton
12 min walk • The Electric City Trolley Museum is a transport museum located in downtown Scranton, Pennsylvania, next to the Steamtown National Historic Site.
~1880 ftNE
Theater, Architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton
10 min walk • The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple is a theatre and cultural center in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
~1520 ftSE
Museum, Historical place
Scranton Iron Furnaces, Scranton
8 min walk • The Scranton Iron Furnaces is a historic site that preserves the heritage of iron making in the U.S. State of Pennsylvania and is located in Scranton, near the Steamtown National Historic Site.
~1130 ftN
Church, Non-profit
St. Peter's Cathedral, Scranton
6 min walk • St. Peter's Cathedral is the Roman Catholic cathedral at 315 Wyoming Avenue in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Scranton. The entire St. Peter's Cathedral Complex is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
~1490 ftNE
Gothic Revival architecture, City hall
Scranton City Hall, Scranton
8 min walk • Scranton City Hall is located at Washington and Mulberry streets in the downtown section of that city in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
~1770 ftE
Universities and schools
University of Scranton, Scranton
9 min walk • The University of Scranton is a private Jesuit university in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1888 by William O'Hara, the first Bishop of Scranton, as St. Thomas College. In 1938, the college was elevated to university status and took the name The University of Scranton.
~1380 ftE
Church
First Church of Christ, Scranton
7 min walk • The First Church of Christ, Scientist is located in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania located at 520 Vine Street. Built in 1915, the building is known for its Classical Revival architecture.
~940 ftE
Historic walking areas, Architecture, Monuments and statues
Lackawanna County Courthouse and John Mitchell Monument, Scranton
5 min walk • Lackawanna County Courthouse is a historic courthouse building located in Scranton, Lackawanna County, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lackawanna Avenue Commercial Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Afa Artists For Art, Scranton (3 min walk), Dime Bank Building, Scranton (3 min walk), Lackawanna County Courthouse and John Mitchell Monument, Scranton (5 min walk), St. Peter's Cathedral, Scranton (6 min walk).

How to get to Lackawanna Avenue Commercial Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lackawanna Avenue Commercial Historic District:

Bus

Lackawanna Transit Center & Martz Trailways Bus Terminal (10 min walk)
FlixBus Scranton • Lines: 2686 (19 min walk)