Prior to 1800
On the northeast corner of Market and River streets was a tavern owned by Thomas Wright and kept by Mr. Hurlbut.
1802 - 1806
On the northeast corner of Market and River streets was the residence of Rozet and Doyle. Doyle was an Irishman. Rozet had a daughter, Janet, who had red hair. Rozet and Doyle gave place to Joseph and Jacob Sinton in 1803 - 1804.
The next building was the printing office of the Luzerne Federalist, published by Charles Miner.
Next was the residence of Peleg Tracy.
Further on was the residence and pottery of William Russell. His wares had not a high reputation. On one occasion he sent his apprentice, Joseph Landon, with a canoe load to Pittston. He reached Monockay Island in good order, but unfortunately was there ovetaken by a sudden shower of rain, and his wares were dissolved. Unloading the vessel of the clay he returned home and reported. Russell gave him a severe chastisement because he did not fetch back the clay, so that it might be worked over again.
Prior to 1830
On the northeast corner of Market and River streets stood an old tavern.
George Flake's was shop next.
On the river bank opposite stood the smith shop of Abel Yarington.
Next north came the homes of Samuel Bettle
Next north came the homes of Samuel Bettle
Then S. Worrell
The Wyoming Seminary, kept by Mrs. Chapman
And B. Lynch.
After 1840
On the corner of Market and River was a large vacant lot with several small frame buildings. One was an old building occupied by Benjamin Nicholson and afterwards by Samuel Lynch and last by George Rozelle as a feed store.
Next was Wm Willitts, at one time treasurer of the county. The house later was occupied by William Rutler.
Next Samuel Holland, very prominent in the development of the coal industry.
The next was Lewis Worrall and his pottery.
Next was Squire Carey.
Next was Judge Reichard, prominent as a brewer. The brewery, the oldest and for many years the only breweryin the county , was in operation near the south corner of River and Union streets. The premises extended along River street for a distance of about three hundred feet.
1802 - 1806
Crossing West Market Street on the corner where now (1873) stands the banking house of Walter Sterling, was the residence of Rozet and Doyle. Doyle was an Irishman. Rozet had a daughter, Janet, who had red hair. Janet and I went to school to Asher Miner in the old school-house on the East side of Public Square. Rozet and Doyle gave place to the Sinton's in 1803 - 1804.
The next building above was the printing office of the Luzerne Federalist, published by Charles Miner.
Next was the residence of Peleg Tracy, and further on was the residence and pottery of William Russell. His wares had not a high reputation. On one occasion he sent his apprentice, Joseph Landon, with a canoe load to Pittston. He reached Monockay Island in good order, but unfortunately was there ovetaken by a sudden shower of rain, and his wares were dissolved. Unloading the vessel of the clay he returned home and reported. Russell gave him a severe chastisement because he did not fetch back the clay, so that it might be worked over again. (James A. Gordon)
Prior to 1830
On the northeast corner of Market street, on the site of the present Sterling Hotel, stood an old tavern.
George Flake's was shop next.
On the river bank stood the smith shop of Abel Yarington, who came from Stonington, Connecticut, in 1772. He was the tax collector, and was the keeper of the Wilkes-Barre - Kingston ferry which ran opposite Northampton street. On the day of the Massacre he remained at his post to the latest hour of usefulness, and until the yells of the approaching savages sounded in his ears. Then he took his family in the ferry boat and descended the river to Sunbury. He subsequently kept a tavern, probably the first in Wilkes-Barre, on River street below Market, where the Major Stearns house now is. He died 27 June 1824, age 84.Next north came the homes of Samuel Bettle, S. Worrell, the Wyoming Seminary, kept by Mrs. Chapman, anf B. Lynch. (Old Map)
1840's
A brewery, the oldest brewery in the county and for many years the only brewery, was in operation near the south corner of River and Union streets. The premises extended along River street for a distance of about three hundred feet, on which now are standing several handsome private residences.A large vacant corner lot and several small frame buildings occupied the present site of "The Sterling" and of the adjoining brick buildings on Market street. (George R. Bedford)
Next south of Union was Judge Reichard, prominent as a brewer.
Next was Squire Carey, who lived about where the Jonas Longs sons later lived.
The next was Lewis Worrall and his pottery.
Next Samuel Holland, very prominent in the development of the coal industry.
Next was Wm Willitts, at one time treasurer of the county. The house later was occupied by William Rutler.
On the corner where the Hotel Sterling was later was an old building occupied by Benjamin Nicholson and afterwards by Samuel Lynch and last by George Rozelle as a feed store. (J. Bennett Smith)
Crossing West Market Street on the corner where now (1873) stands the banking house of Walter Sterling, was the residence of Rozet and Doyle. Doyle was an Irishman. Rozet had a daughter, Janet, who had red hair. Janet and I went to school to Asher Miner in the old school-house on the East side of Public Square. Rozet and Doyle gave place to the Sinton's in 1803 - 1804.
The next building above was the printing office of the Luzerne Federalist, published by Charles Miner.
Next was the residence of Peleg Tracy, and further on was the residence and pottery of William Russell. His wares had not a high reputation. On one occasion he sent his apprentice, Joseph Landon, with a canoe load to Pittston. He reached Monockay Island in good order, but unfortunately was there ovetaken by a sudden shower of rain, and his wares were dissolved. Unloading the vessel of the clay he returned home and reported. Russell gave him a severe chastisement because he did not fetch back the clay, so that it might be worked over again. (James A. Gordon)
Prior to 1830
On the northeast corner of Market street, on the site of the present Sterling Hotel, stood an old tavern.
George Flake's was shop next.
On the river bank stood the smith shop of Abel Yarington, who came from Stonington, Connecticut, in 1772. He was the tax collector, and was the keeper of the Wilkes-Barre - Kingston ferry which ran opposite Northampton street. On the day of the Massacre he remained at his post to the latest hour of usefulness, and until the yells of the approaching savages sounded in his ears. Then he took his family in the ferry boat and descended the river to Sunbury. He subsequently kept a tavern, probably the first in Wilkes-Barre, on River street below Market, where the Major Stearns house now is. He died 27 June 1824, age 84.Next north came the homes of Samuel Bettle, S. Worrell, the Wyoming Seminary, kept by Mrs. Chapman, anf B. Lynch. (Old Map)
1840's
A brewery, the oldest brewery in the county and for many years the only brewery, was in operation near the south corner of River and Union streets. The premises extended along River street for a distance of about three hundred feet, on which now are standing several handsome private residences.A large vacant corner lot and several small frame buildings occupied the present site of "The Sterling" and of the adjoining brick buildings on Market street. (George R. Bedford)
Next south of Union was Judge Reichard, prominent as a brewer.
Next was Squire Carey, who lived about where the Jonas Longs sons later lived.
The next was Lewis Worrall and his pottery.
Next Samuel Holland, very prominent in the development of the coal industry.
Next was Wm Willitts, at one time treasurer of the county. The house later was occupied by William Rutler.
On the corner where the Hotel Sterling was later was an old building occupied by Benjamin Nicholson and afterwards by Samuel Lynch and last by George Rozelle as a feed store. (J. Bennett Smith)
