Lackawanna County Courthouse facts for kids
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Lackawanna County Courthouse and John Mitchell Monument
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Lackawanna County Courthouse, November 2009
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 Location in Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Location | 200 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | 4.7 acres (1.9 ha) |
| Built | 1884 |
| Architect | Multiple |
| Architectural style | Romanesque |
| MPS | Anthracite--Related Resources of Northeastern Pennsylvania MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 97001257 |
| Added to NRHP | November 5, 1997 |
The Lackawanna County Courthouse is a historic building in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It is a very old and important building where local government and court activities happen.
Next to the courthouse stands a special monument dedicated to John Mitchell. Both the courthouse and the monument are recognized as important historical sites. They were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.
Lackawanna County Courthouse History
The Lackawanna County Courthouse was built in 1884. It is a large, three-and-a-half-story building made of stone. The style of the building is called Romanesque Revival. This means it looks like old European buildings with strong, grand designs.
In 1896, the courthouse was made even bigger. A third story was added, and the roof was changed to include many unique design elements. The building is about 100 feet wide and 140 feet long. It also has a tall, five-story clock tower that stands out. Later, in 1964, another part of the courthouse was built.
This courthouse was also a very important place in history. It was where the first meeting of the 1902 Anthracite Coal Strike Commission took place. This commission was a group formed to help solve a big strike by coal miners.
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Pulaski Monument
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General Philip H. Sheridan Monument
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Christopher Columbus Monument
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Lackawanna County Soldiers and Sailors Monument
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John Mitchell Monument Details
The monument honoring John Mitchell was put up in 1924. John Mitchell (1870–1919) was a very important labor leader. He worked hard to improve the lives of coal miners in the United States.
The monument is made of granite, which is a strong type of stone. It has a special carved-out space, called a niche. Inside this niche, there is a bronze statue of John Mitchell himself. This monument helps people remember his important work and dedication to helping workers.
