The Times-Tribune from Scranton, Pennsylvania • 4

THE SCRANTON TIMES, THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 1987 9 3 Gravity Railroad Shops Exist Only in Memories, Photos Ethan Allen Sale YOU'VE BEEN ENTERTAINING THE IDEA OF A NEW DINING ROOM. WITH THIS SALE, YOU COULD BE ENTERTAINING FRIENDS. By BOB TOMAINE Upvalley Bureau CARBONDALE A major piece pf northeastern Pennsylvania history was destroyed Tuesday, when the The stone structure had been built before the Civil War to replace earlier wooden shops which had been destroyed by fire, and served as a machine shop for the railroad. Many of the cars which were used by tne railroad to move coal from the Lackawanna valley mines to Honesdale were built there. After abandonment by the Canal Co.s successor, the Railway, the shops were purchased by Frank Zazzera, Carbondale, brother of Marino Zazzera, owner of the Ben-Mar.

By 1976, there was talk of creating a museum in the building, but, due mainly to limited funds, the idea never materialized. former Delaware Hudson Canal Co.s gravity railroad shops were demolished. The property on which the shops were located, at the rear of the Ben-Mar Restaurant, 89 N. Main had recently been purchased by the Ben-Mar. It was the one of the last major buildings in existence from the gravity railroad operations, along with a former station in Waymart.

The Carbondale YMCA, which is on the opposite side of Main Street from the Ben-Mar, had purchased the shops in the late 1970s, with the goal of adaptative reuse, where additional exercise facilities would have been located there. That plan was changed, however, when the YMCA decided to erect a new building on Church Street, rather than make use of the shops. While the YMCA owned the building, a fire destroyed much of the roof and, by the early 1980s, the Carbondale Historical Society and Museum Inc. was attempting to locate a developer who could save the structure. At least one company had expressed an interest in such a DALE CARNEGIE COURSE 'V it Effective Speaking Human Relations Self-Confidence Memory Training Selling Your Ideas Ovecome Worry and Tension Enroll Now for September daises in Scranton CALL 348-6172 FOR INFORMATION Co-Sponsored by Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce and Redi-Electric, Inc.

Presented by Leadership Training, Inc. Pittsburgh, Pa. having taken an option to purchase the property from the YMCA. The building once again became the focus of attention several years ago, when city officials forced the YMCA to close the open windows and doors, or else tear the structure down. The YMCA made a number of attempts at sealing it off, but vandals removed much of the wood which was used to close the openings.

The Ben-Mar purchased the shops from the YMCA about a year ago, and removed the remaining portions of the roof and supports. TAYLOR'S HOBBY WORLD EE1 0 PMI IMPftMOOM OROtm MJI OR MON (I 912 STATIST. CLARKS SUMMIT. FA 1411 (717) M7-01S1 6S7-OOS1 OKNOMIVIM SATURDAY 1M BACK TO SCHOOL BARGAINS, SPECTACULAR SAVINGS ON ART MATERIALS a 66" Country French Buffet and China furnishings that express your taste. Well even come to your home.

Complimentary, of course. Well also give you our 240 page color Treasury of decorating ideas. Free, If you've been entertaining the ideaol coming to Ethan Allen, our Summer Sale is the per-lect time to visit. With a little decorating, you may find yourself entertaining a lot more at home. STRETCHED CANVAS 25 OFF Special Booth Has Train Ride Tickets The Stourbridge Line excursion trains which will be running to and from Carbondale during the Pioneer Days celebration is drawing a lot of interest.

But a question which keeps arising is, Where do I get tickets? The answer is at Pioneer Days. A booth where tickets are being sold is located in the concession area. The excursions, which began Wednesday, will continue tonight, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Schedule information will be available at the ticket booth. With the Ethan Allen Summer Sale, you can picture what you'd serve on your table.

Instead of just how it will look in your dininq room. From dining rooms to living rooms to bedrooms, right now you'll find decorating ideas as limitless as your imagination. With real savings on many items you've been looking for throughout the gallery. Whether it's a single chair or an entire coordinated room, Ethan Allen designers will help you select the RT. 6 11, CLARKS SUMMIT PHONE 586-9000 OPEN DAILY 10-5 MON.

THURS. 'TIL 9 SUNDAY 'TIL 5 German Sports Federation Ex-President Dies at 70 NORDEN, West Germany (AP) Willi Weyer, who served 12 years as the head of the German Sports Federation, died Wednesday at age 70. Weyer was elected president of the federation (Deutsche Sportbund) in 1974 and held the post until 1986, when he stepped down for health reasons. Carriage House AnEthanAllciH iallcryj Happy Painter Art Supplies Available Oil Paint Set Retail 63.50 49.95 305 PERN AVE, SCR. RT.

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