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Photo Prints – View on River Front

$2.82

Late 1800s historical photograph reproduction from Wilkes-Barre Illustrated, 1891. Black and white image with descriptive text, matte finish heavy paper; sheet is 9.5″ x 12.5″, image alone is 7″ x 9″. A view of the River Common area along the Susquehanna River in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Photo Prints – West Market Street

$2.82

Late 1800s historical photograph reproduction from Wilkes-Barre Illustrated, 1891. Black and white image with descriptive text, matte finish heavy paper; sheet is 9.5″ x 12.5″, image alone is 7″ x 9″. Public Square looking towards Market Street Bridge, Wilkes-Barre

Remembering Hazleton, PA

$23.50

Author: Norm Drasher Description: Historical and geological sketches from Hazleton’s past, including a subject and surname index. Size: 8–1/2 x 11 Paperback – 245 Pages Published: 2009

Scratching the Surface

$18.87

Scratching the Surface: 1675-1975, 300 Years of Wyoming Valley History By Clark Switzer “Given the vast, deep, and rich past of our area, this project is a limited view our history. Originally created for students, we hope that the information will inspire others to broaden and deepen the search for the stories of people, places, and events from our region that have influenced our lives. We encourage you to visit our libraries, historical societies, and ask our local historians for more information. We leave it to your imagination as to how to present what you find so that all may be enriched. An online book with the same title as this video is also available. It contains links and more information about our local area. It is found at the website: ourhistoryinitiative.org. Dedicated to our local history authors who spend countless hours in research and writing for the love of the past and its presentation to the future. Running time: 112 minutes Copyright 2016 All Rights Reserved”

Serving Their Country, Defending the Commonwealth, Saving the Union

$5.34

Authors: Dr. William V. Lewis, Jr., Anthony T.P Brooks, Stephen B. Killian, Angela Lopez, Peter Tomasak Description: Stories and images of Luzerne County Soldiers at Gettysburg, stories of individuals of note and regiments from Luzerne County, along with images of items in the collection of the Luzerne County Historical Society. Size: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Paperback 46pages Published: 2013

Signed Wyoming Monument Print by Mark S. Ciocca

Price range: $10.00 through $20.00

A print of a pen and ink illustration of the Wyoming Monument by Mark S. Ciocca. All prints are signed by the artist. Available in an unmatted 11×14″, matted 5×7″, and matted 8×10″.

Somebody Else’s Dream: Dakota, the Buoys, and “Timothy”

$18.87

Somebody Else’s Dream: Dakota, the Buoys, and “Timothy”, written and signed by Maxim Furek. Furek’s book celebrates the song “Timothy,” Luzerne County’s most controversial song, which eerily paralleled the 1963 Sheppton mining disaster. Written by Broadway playwright Rupert Holmes, “Timothy” was banned by numerous radio stations because of “inappropriate content” but became a hit by The Buoys from Wilkes-Barre. Somebody Else’s Dream depicts a cautionary tale of substance abuse, the pitfalls of censorship, and the actual price of the rock and roll fantasy. Furek also wrote, Sheppton: The Myth, Miracle, & Music.

Steamboats on the Susquehanna: The Wyoming Valley Experience

$9.43

Author: F. Charles Petrillo Description: A history of the valley’s unique experience with steamboats on the river between 1825 and 1902, with 37 photographs and illustrations. Size: 11 x 8-1/2 Paperback 79 pages Published: 1993

Stories from the Mines – DVD

$18.87

Written & Directed by Greg Matkosky Narrated by Jason Miller Description: A compelling dramatized documentary that recounts the epic human rights conflict between immigrant anthracite coal miners, turn-of-the century industrialists, and the United States Government. The film blends powerful dramatic re-enactments with remarkable never before seen archival motion picture footage and photographs to reveal how America’s ascendency as the world’s pre-eminent superpower was fueled by the extraordinary social and industrial impact of anthracite coal mining in northeastern Pennsylvania. DVD Running Time: 56:40 minutes Copyright 2004 United Studios of America, Inc.