Grand Army of the Republic Building, Scranton

Name: Grand Army of the Republic Building
Address: Scranton, United States

#33 among attractions in Scranton

Romanesque architecture

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Grand Army of the Republic Building, Scranton

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Grand Army of the Republic Building is a historic Grand Army of the Republic building located at Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1886, and is a red brick and granite building in the Romanesque Revival-style. It consists of two sections: a three-story with full basement section measuring 40 feet by 60 feet, and a 40 feet by 34 feet section with four stories and a full basement. It features a porch with red granite columns, a carved brick archway, an ornate carved brick cornice, cast stone arches, and corner turret with round cupola and finial rising to a height of 90 feet. It originally housed a hotel and Masonic Temple, but was purchased by the Grand Army of the Republic in 1901. ()

Built: 1886 (139 years ago)Architectural style: Romanesque revivalCoordinates: 41°24'39"N, 75°39'55"W

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Downtown ScrantonScranton United States

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Day trips

Grand Army of the Republic Building – 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.

~1310 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Marketplace at Steamtown, Scranton
7 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.
~1880 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Tram
Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton
10 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
16 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
11 min walk • The Electric City Trolley Museum is a transport museum located in downtown Scranton, Pennsylvania, next to the Steamtown National Historic Site.
~1450 ftE
Theater, Architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton
7 min walk • The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple is a theatre and cultural center in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
0.5 miS
Museum, Historical place
Scranton Iron Furnaces, Scranton
13 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.
~410 ftE
Church, Non-profit
St. Peter's Cathedral, Scranton
2 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.
~1250 ftE
Gothic Revival architecture, City hall
Scranton City Hall, Scranton
7 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.
0.4 miSE
Universities and schools
University of Scranton, Scranton
12 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.
~1460 ftSE
Church
First Church of Christ, Scranton
8 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.
~1430 ftSE
Historic walking areas, Architecture, Monuments and statues
Lackawanna County Courthouse and John Mitchell Monument, Scranton
7 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 Grand Army of the Republic Building?

Nearby attractions include St. Peter's Cathedral, Scranton (2 min walk), Dime Bank Building, Scranton (4 min walk), Lackawanna Avenue Commercial Historic District, Scranton (6 min walk), Scranton City Hall, Scranton (7 min walk).

How to get to Grand Army of the Republic Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Grand Army of the Republic Building:

Bus

Lackawanna Transit Center & Martz Trailways Bus Terminal (8 min walk)
FlixBus Scranton • Lines: 2686 (22 min walk)