Then & Now

1880:The building on the far left is 602 Lackawanna Avenue – the original location of the Clark & Snover tobacco company; this photo, taken in 1880, even shows the cigar store Indian on the roof. Goodhand Clark started making cigars as the location in 1873; he partnered with Thaniel Snover…

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Silent bank can offer opportunity for business district

A hulking landmark in the heart of North Scranton could change the face of Providence Square as it hits the real estate market. The historic bank property at 1902 N. Main Ave. has an asking price of $650,000, said Patrick W. Sammon, commercial real estate agent with Hinerfeld Commercial Realty…

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