Carbondale Photo Tour (Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Back Mountain: rentals, homes, gated)

[jar546]

There are many beautiful, well taken care of homes in Carbondale. Today I worked in Carbondale Township in a small section that is considered Carbondale. I forget what they called the area but it is a nice, smaller section, a little remote between the Casey Hwy and Business Rt 6 just under the old train bridge near the Chevrolet dealer off of the Meredith St exit. I was never there before. I wish I could remember what they call that section. Anyway it was a nice section with older homes and very quiet.

With all of the sun shining today I forgot how cold it was until I got on the roof of the house and felt the wind. Then I was reminded that it was still winter.

If you know the name of that section, let me know. The street I was on was Upper Powderly.

[ScranBarre]

Originally Posted by jar546

There are many beautiful, well taken care of homes in Carbondale. Today I worked in Carbondale Township in a small section that is considered Carbondale. I forget what they called the area but it is a nice, smaller section, a little remote between the Casey Hwy and Business Rt 6 just under the old train bridge near the Chevrolet dealer off of the Meredith St exit. I was never there before. I wish I could remember what they call that section. Anyway it was a nice section with older homes and very quiet.

With all of the sun shining today I forgot how cold it was until I got on the roof of the house and felt the wind. Then I was reminded that it was still winter.

If you know the name of that section, let me know. The street I was on was Upper Powderly.

I believe that area is called "Childs."

[jar546]

That is it, you get the prize. You just jarred my memory.

[ScranBarre]

Originally Posted by jar546

That is it, you get the prize. You just jarred my memory.

Prize? YAY! Can it be some Old Forge Pizza?

[jar546]

No pizza but I did make some lazy man's haluski tonight and you are welcome to some if you are in West Pittston.

[LackawannaLady]

Beautiful photographs, thank you for sharing
I recently relocated to Carbondale and have found it to be a very friendly town . Everywhere around me I see renovating and rebuilding going on .
So many beautiful homes with such craftmanship and character.
Real Estate prices are still reasonable but better hurry the real estate prices went UP 13% in Carbondale in the past year ( while so many other areas suffered) .

[Coalminersgrandson]

Hello All!

I found a genology website that includes a section with photo's of the west side of Carbondale before the mine fires raveged that section of town. They are located at:Mary Jo Loyd's Genealogy Site. Very interesting & worthwhile to look at. Lots of lost history wiped out by the mine fires there. Take Care.

[CurlyBill]

Does anyone have any photos of the railroad bridge that runs over Fallbrook Creek? My Great Grandfather died in a fall from the bridge back in April of 1917. I would appreciate any information!!

Here is the story:

"Obituary," C'dale leader Wed Apr 18 1917, C'Dale Leader Wed April 18, 1917

KILLED IN FALL FROM BRIDGE

Thomas McDonough, aged thirty- eight years fell from the Ontario and Western Railroad bridge that spans the Fallbrook Creek on the west side shortly before 7 o'clock this morning and was probably killed instantly. He was found lying at the river's edge by a man who was on his way to work. McDonough's neck was broken by the fall. The body was removed to McHale's funeral parlors and prepared for burial after an examination by Deputy Coroner Dr WS Johnson. The remains were later reoved to the McDonough's home on Poplar street.

Mr. McDonough had left his home only a short time before the fatal accident and was on his way to workat the Hendrick Machine Shops. Subject to dizzy spells, it is the supposition that he was seized with one while crossing the bridge.

Besides his wife he is survived by the following children: Mylader ( Mildred?) Fred, Frank, Joseph, Gerald, Anna, Catherine and Harold: also his father Thomas mcDonough and the following brothers and sisters Mrs. Martin Carden, Mrs. Fred Dolph, Mrs. Patrick Golden, Michael, John and Frank McDonough

[LackawannaLady]

You may find some information on the 3rd floor of city hall, Carbondale Historical Society, good luck!Carbondale Historical Society - Home

[sheena12]

Funny we never even considered Carbondale while looking for a house and to be truthful this is the first tour I have taken of the town. Some very nice homes and picturesque views made this a very enjoyable photo tour!
Can't say that I agree with your concept of "urban sprawl" - what I saw was the derides of 19th century industrialism. While not visually appealing, it was and is a piece of rust belt history.
Overall snice job!