Luzerne County Historical Society Museum
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The Luzerne County Historical Society dates its origins back to 1858, when local residents formed the Wyoming Historical and Geological Society. Two decades later, that organization acquired space in a local building and gave public tours of its historical collections. The organization constructed this facility in 1893, a historic building that continues to house the Society's museum. The offices and research library are located at 49 South Franklin Street.
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The Museum was built in 1893 and is located at 69 S. Franklin Street
In 1971, the Society purchased what was to become the Bishop Memorial Library--this building is at 49 South Franklin Street and holds the research library and offices.
Elena Castrignano's book on the history of Wilkes-Barre includes dozens of historic photos.
