Dime Bank Building, Scranton

Name: Dime Bank Building
Address: Scranton, United States

#37 among attractions in Scranton

Romanesque architecture

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Dime Bank Building, also known as the Dime Bank & Trust Company Building, is a historic commercial building located at Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It is a five-story brick building in the Richardsonian Romanesque style. The original three-story building was built in 1890-1891, and measured 70 by 70 feet. Soon after, an additional two-stories were added, as well as a wing measuring 30 by 175 feet. In 1908, the building was again expanded with a concrete and slab fireproof wing. The facade features a delicately ornamented bay window, five-story turret, and three-story rectangular projection terminated at the third floor by a large arched masonry opening. ()

Built: 1890 (134 years ago)Coordinates: 41°24'32"N, 75°39'53"W

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Downtown ScrantonScranton United States

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Day trips

Dime Bank 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.

~930 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Marketplace at Steamtown, Scranton
5 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.
~1690 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum, Tram
Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton
9 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.
0.5 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.
~1460 ftNE
Theater, Architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton
8 min walk • The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple is a theatre and cultural center in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
~1900 ftS
Museum, Historical place
Scranton Iron Furnaces, Scranton
10 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.
~590 ftN
Church, Non-profit
St. Peter's Cathedral, Scranton
3 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.
~1100 ftE
Gothic Revival architecture, City hall
Scranton City Hall, Scranton
6 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.
~1780 ftSE
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.
~1120 ftE
Church
First Church of Christ, Scranton
6 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.
~870 ftSE
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 Dime Bank Building?

Nearby attractions include Lackawanna Avenue Commercial Historic District, Scranton (3 min walk), St. Peter's Cathedral, Scranton (3 min walk), Grand Army of the Republic Building, Scranton (4 min walk), Lackawanna County Courthouse and John Mitchell Monument, Scranton (5 min walk).

How to get to Dime Bank Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dime Bank Building:

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Lackawanna Transit Center & Martz Trailways Bus Terminal (10 min walk)
FlixBus Scranton • Lines: 2686 (21 min walk)