The structure’s name originated from the constructing railway: the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad (also referred to as the D.L.& W. or Lackawanna Railroad). Incorporated in the 1830’s ...

Jasper C. Gritman, known as "Old Jasper," had an exciting commute to work from his home at 312 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre — a short walk to the rail yards along today's Wilkes-Barre Boulevard where ...

Born in Benton Township, Lackawanna County ... N.Y. The Delaware and Hudson Canal Company ventured into the Delaware and Hudson Railroad Company. Gritman assisted in driving mules to pull barges ...