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Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton celebrates National Park Service's 107th birthday
The Times-Tribune, Scranton, Pa. via Yahoo News· 8 months agoAug. 27—SCRANTON — Steamtown National Historic Site celebrated the 107th birthday of its parent, the National Park Service, on Saturday. The event drew 800 to 1,000 visitors, Steamtown NHS management ...
Donation to help Steamtown National Historic Site grow stable of working locomotives
The Times-Tribune, Scranton, Pa. via Yahoo News· 8 months agoSep. 5—Steamtown National Historic Site's stable of working locomotives will grow within two years thanks to the generosity of the estate of a longtime rail enthusiast and the work of the park's ...
Steamtown open, but heating woes mean some buildings remain closed
The Times-Tribune, Scranton, Pa. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoDec. 29—The Steamtown National Historic Site's museums and other buildings will remain off limits to the public for a lengthy period as site officials seek to restore heat there, the park superintendent ...
History brought to life at Railfest, iron furnaces in Scranton
The Times-Tribune, Scranton, Pa. via Yahoo News· 11 months agoJun. 17—SCRANTON — A pair of festivals highlighted the city's rich history Saturday afternoon. Hudson Kavanaugh, 5, of Swoyersville, flashed a big smile while touring the Union Pacific 4012 ...
Locomotive restoration at Steamtown still alive despite end of 28-year partnership
The Times-Tribune, Scranton, Pa. via Yahoo News· 7 months agoSep. 22—The dissolution of a longstanding partnership between Steamtown National Historic Site and a rail preservation group spearheading the restoration of a historic locomotive in the park's ...
Steamtown's 2023 train ride season starts today
The Times-Leader (Wilkes-Barre, Pa.) via Yahoo News· 12 months agoMay 11—SCRANTON — Are you ready to get back on track? Steamtown National Historic Site's train rides resume for the season today. Ranging from short 30-minute trips exploring the park's historic ...
Lack of heat limiting activities at Electric City Trolley Museum, Steamtown
The Times-Tribune, Scranton, Pa. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoNov. 18—Lackawanna County officials closed the Electric City Trolley Museum indefinitely Thursday because of lack of heat. The Steamtown National Historic Site will partly close starting Sunday ...
Op-Ed: Passenger rail would connect us to countless opportunities
The Intelligencer via Yahoo News· 2 years agoNortheastern Pennsylvania has a long and storied railroad history. Critical freight passes through the region by rail daily, and railroad history is celebrated at the Steamtown National Historic ...
Steamtown hosts 'Stuff the Caboose' event Saturday evening
The Times-Tribune, Scranton, Pa. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoNov. 17—The public can enjoy some seasonal cheer and assist with a worthy cause when Steamtown National Historic Site hosts a "Stuff the Caboose" event on Saturday evening. With the holidays ...
Railfest, Arts on Fire heat up downtown Scranton
The Times-Tribune, Scranton, Pa. via Yahoo News· 11 months agoJun. 14—Celebrate the industrial heritage of Northeast Pennsylvania with two events in Scranton this weekend. Steamtown National Historic Site, 350 Cliff St., hosts Railfest on Saturday, June ...