Samter’s building in downtown Scranton sold

The former Samter’s building at Lackawanna and Penn avenues has sold, according to property marketer Hinerfeld Commercial Real Estate of Scranton. A firm called Scranton-Samter LP bought the building. The price was not disclosed, though the asking price was $500,000. The purchaser has not revealed plans for the building. Samter’s…

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Motion Industries to Open Facility in CenterPoint

Motion Industries, a leading distributor of industrial maintenance, repair, and operation (MRO) replacement parts, has leased approximately 6,000 square feet of flex space in CenterPoint Commerce & Trade Park East, Jenkins Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The company has opened its new branch in a Mericle Commercial Real Estate Services flex…

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Samter’s, Oppenheim buildings hit market, draw interest

By David Falchek / STAFF WRITER / Published: October 31, 2016 Two landmark downtown Scranton buildings hit the real estate market after a foreclosure and sheriff’s sale failed to draw any bidders. An air of uncertainty — but also opportunity — hangs around the Samter’s and Oppenheim buildings, department stores…

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