Geography: Scranton

A letter written on July 25, 1880, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, from Jacob Sulzberger to Mayer Sulzberger. The letter discusses various news items, including the arrest of Mayer Kauffman for defamation of character. The letter is informal in tone and includes details about the social lives of those mentioned.

This trade card advertises M. L. Cohen, a dealer in all kinds of meats and poultry, located at 330 Penn Ave. in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a simple design and text, with the business name and address printed in a bold, black font. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Goldsmith Bros., a clothing store located at 304 Lackawanna Avenue in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of a child in a basket that is suspended from a tree. A dog rocks the basket. The background of the illustration includes trees, a fence, a house, and a path. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the jewelry business of C. W. Freeman, located at 195 Lackawanna Avenue in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The card features an illustration of a mother and baby. The mother is approaching a table with food in her hand while the baby is calling for food. The mother's head is hidden by the business advertisement. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises C. W. Freeman, a jeweler located at 203 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a girl in a winter scene with a dog at her feet, a duck fleeing in the background.

This trade card advertises Simon Rice & Bro., a dry goods store located at 229 Penn Avenue in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a well-dressed woman in black sepia. The back of the card is a full advertisement. The back of the card features a black and white image of a woman standing in front of a counter. The woman appears to be a sales clerk, and the counter is piled high with clothing, notions, and other goods. The back of the card is a full advertisement.

This trade card for Goldsmith Bros. features a girl in a red dress holding a white rabbit on a gold background. The front of the card advertises Goldsmith Bros. as clothiers with their address at 304 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Goldsmith Brothers, clothiers located at 304 Lackawanna Avenue in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The card features a simple design, featuring a woman standing against a background of leafy foliage. The woman is wearing a long, flowing dress with a wide, flowing skirt. The card is printed in shades of brown. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Jonas Lauer, a clothier in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a girl sailing a boat in a serene setting. The business address, 321 Lackawanna Avenue, is prominently displayed. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the business of J. Bernstein, a clothier located at 317 Lackawanna Avenue in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a young woman holding flowers. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Goldsmith Brothers, jewelers in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of a young woman wearing flowers. The card mentions De Young's Jeweler in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with an address of 704 Chestnut Street.

Invoice from Sutto Brothers, dealers in general dry goods, clothing, and other items, located at the corner of Lackawanna and Penn Aves., Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dated July 31, 1869. The bill likely lists the purchase of an item(s) from the business by the Delaware and Hudson Railway Company. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction. It includes a company logo, the building that housed the business, and a 2-cent revenue stamp, which indicates the potential purchase of items such as stamps, a postal envelope, or a document.

This trade card advertises Goldsmith Brothers, a shoe store located at 304 Lackawanna Avenue in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of flowers arranged inside a dainty slipper. The back of the card is blank.

Billhead from N. B. Levy & Bro., wholesale jewelers located in Rooms 26 & 27 of the Coal Exchange Building in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dated June 2, 1891.

This trade card advertises L. Marks, a hatter and men's furnisher located at 323 Lackawanna Avenue in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The front of the card displays the business name in bold, large letters at the top. Below the business name is a stylized illustration of a gentleman's hat. The card is printed in black and white, and the back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the Bell Clothing House, located at 230 Lackawanna Avenue in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a boy riding a mule. The back of the card is a full advertisement for the Bell Clothing House. [Samuel Rosenzweig owned the Bell Clothing House; he also owned a similar establishment in Pottsville, PA.]