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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1A03_jesse-fell_Wilkes-Barre-PA.html
At his tavern here on Feb. 11, 1808, Fell burned "stone coal" successfully in an open grate. This famed experiment spurred the rise of the anthracite industry & the Wyoming Valley's growth. He was a judge, 1798-1830; first burgess of Wilkes-Barre,…
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Prominent labor, community, and civic leader. She headed the Wyoming Valley District of the ILGWU, 1944-1963. With her husband Bill, she confronted corrupting influences & other obstacles in building a membership of 11,000. Created under their lea…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1A00_daniel-j-flood_Wilkes-Barre-PA.html
US Congressman from Pa. 11th District, 1944 to 1980. His seniority on the House Appropriations Committee and knowledge of the legislative process enabled him to play a key role establishing national programs such as Medicare, Appalachian urban eco…
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Founder of MCI Communications. MCI challenged AT&T's monopoly of the telephone industry and went on to become one of the nation's leaders in that field. McGowan was also a major financial contributor to many medical institutions and fields of rese…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLCK_luzerne-county_Wilkes-Barre-PA.html
Formed September 25, 1786 from Northumberland County. Named for Chevalier de la Luzerne. Wilkes-Barre, the county seat, was settled 1769. A center of the Yankee-Pennamite Wars (begun 1769) and 1902 Anthracite Strike, conflicts that changed America.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCJX_wilkes-barre-fort_Wilkes-Barre-PA.html
Completed 1778, Inclosing the courthouse of the Connecticut county of Westmoreland. Surrendered with Forty Fort to the British in 1778.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCIN_amedeo-obici-1877-1947_Wilkes-Barre-PA.html
Founded Planters Peanut Company in 1906 with fellow Italian immigrant Mario Peruzzi. Arriving in America at twelve, speaking no English, Obici worked at a local fruit store before opening his own peanut cart. An entrepreneur, he invented new peanu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCB5_the-sullivan-expedition-against-the-iroquois-indians_Wilkes-Barre-PA.html
Fort WyomingMobilization Campof Sullivan's ArmyJune 23 - July 311779
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMC8S_fort-wyoming_Wilkes-Barre-PA.html
Built by Pennsylvania, 1771; seized by Connecticut settlers. Rebuilt 1778. Mobilization camp for Sullivan's army, 1779. Destroyed 1784, after withdrawal of the Continental and Pennsylvania garrisons.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMC7H_lyman-h-howe_Wilkes-Barre-PA.html
From headquarters in Wilkes-Barre, Howe's six touring shows introduced motion pictures to rural Americans. Pioneer exhibitor of "high class" film programs with coordinated sound. Filmed world & local events, including Pres. Theodore Roosevelt's vi…