Leaving Scranton, The Electric City

Made a friend with the Conductor

Terry & his buddy, the Engineer

Today found us back at Steamtown to work on Terry's bucket list of a walking tour of the shop behind the Roundhouse - yes, I do know what a Roundhouse is. Terry, of course, filmed the tour and will begin inserting a narration soon - remember the documentary. It was really quite informative. Just grateful that we were able to leave without Terry donning a pair of overalls and an Engineer's hat.

And, yes, this is a Roundhouse!

Our Tour Guide, Mr. Patterson

Cathedral of St. Peter

Electric Company

Before leaving Scranton, we decided to explore some of the other aspects of the city. The architecture is magnificent thanks to a strong preservation movement. I only wish we had that kind of effort in Hartford.We got to see the Courthouse, the Electric Company - with a really neat sign. Who knew that Scranton was known as the Electric City. Another beautiful structures is the Cathedral of St. Peter, originally established in 1863 and re-designed in 1884. The interior is equally as impressive. We stopped in for a visit, but could not photograph much since Mass was about to begin. We never got to see the building where the exterior shots of  The Office took place, perhaps on a return visit to this interesting city.

Lackawanna County Courthouse