Wilkes-Barre in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Lyman H. Howe

(1856-1923)

Photographed By Michael Beatty, May 3, 2009

1. LYMAN H. HOWE Marker

Inscription. From headquarters in Wilkes-Barre, Howe's six touring shows introduced motion pictures to rural Americans. Pioneer exhibitor of "high class" film programs with coordinated sound. Filmed world & local events, including Pres. Theodore Roosevelt's visit here in 1905.

Erected 2000 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #26 Theodore Roosevelt, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 41° 14.699′ N, 75° 53.399′ W. Marker is in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, in Luzerne County. Marker is on South River Street near South Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wilkes Barre PA 18702, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Durkee (here, next to this marker); George Catlin (a few steps from this marker); Fred Morgan Kirby (a few steps from this marker); Chase Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sullivan Expedition against the Iroquois Indians (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Franz Kline (1910 - 1962) (within shouting distance of this marker); Dorothy Dickson Darte Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Susquehanna River (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilkes-Barre.

Also see . . . Lyman H. Howe - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on July 20, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 22, 2021

2. Lyman H. Howe Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2009, by Michael Beatty of Hanover Township, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 932 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 3, 2009, by Michael Beatty of Hanover Township, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on May 23, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.