Scranton in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

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Home of Debra Records

Est. 1958

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 15, 2018

1. Home of Debra Records Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Irman Music
Publishing Co. BMI

50's Record Company
Where 50's Music Began
Doowopville

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce.

Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 41° 24.655′ N, 75° 39.901′ W. Marker was in Scranton, Pennsylvania, in Lackawanna County. Marker was at the intersection of Linden Street and Penn Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Linden Street. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 301 Penn Avenue, Scranton PA 18503, United States of America.

We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Grand Army of the Republic Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); "Old Main" (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Scranton Preparatory School

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 15, 2018

2. Home of Debra Records Marker

Above corner entrance

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(about 500 feet away); Pope Saint Pius X (about 500 feet away); 2 LT Carol Ann Drazba, RN (about 700 feet away); Mellon Bank Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Philip F. Brady (approx. 0.2 miles away); William M^cKinley (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Scranton.

Also see . . .
1. Debra Records. (Submitted on April 15, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. The Doo Wop Jukebox. (Submitted on April 16, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Owner crushed by damage after century-old Scranton shoe store burns (WNEP, 2020). (Submitted on January 19, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Former Location of Home of Debra Records Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 13, 2021

3. Former Location of Home of Debra Records Marker

The marker had been removed prior to the shoe store closing in the fall of 2020. The building caught fire on 12/19/2020.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 235 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 15, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on January 19, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.