Kingston in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Reuben H. Levy
(1892-1979)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 20, 2024
1. Reuben H. Levy Marker
that stood across the street and employed
thousands of Kingstonians over 30-plus years.
A first-generation American, Reuben Levy's philanthropy made
possible this playground in the hope that happy moments of
childhood shared here will grow into everlasting
friendships enriching countless lives.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 41° 16.053′ N, 75° 53.89′ W. Marker is in Kingston, Pennsylvania, in Luzerne County. It is at the intersection of Schuyler Avenue and Hoyt Street, on the right when traveling south on Schuyler Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 270 Schuyler Avenue, Kingston PA 18704, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Pennsylvania’s Anthracite Coal Region, in the Wyoming Valley, and in Greater Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Agnes Flood High Water Mark (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Intercultural Understanding and Cooperation Fund (approx. Ό mile away); The Kirby Common (approx. 0.3 miles away); Wyoming Seminary (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Korean Garden (approx. 0.3 miles away); Philip Jaisohn, M.D. (approx. 0.3 miles away); Shafer House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Anning Owen (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kingston.
Regarding Reuben H. Levy. The park's former baseball field is now divided into two dog parks.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 20, 2024
2. Reuben H. Levy Marker
Photographed by Shamokin News-Dispatch
3. Shamokin News-Dispatch, Shamokin PA· Saturday, Aug 8, 1931, p.2
Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 326 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 20, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
