100 Years Ago: June 29, 2022

100 Years Ago is brought to you by the Kilmer Mansion.100 years ago today, the Lackawanna Trail was formally opened at noon today, marking the comp...

June 30, 2022
2:48 AM

100 Years Ago is brought to you by the Kilmer Mansion.100 years ago today, the Lackawanna Trail was formally opened at noon today, marking the completion of one of the greatest highways in the world.4,000 people watched as the governors of New York State and Pennsylvania met at the state line and shook hands. The highway, which runs from Scranton to Binghamton, cost two million dollars.The Salvation Army will hold their annual poor children's picnic next week at Ideal Park. 600 youngsters will ride in automobiles from Binghamton to Endicott for the picnic.