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

Edward S. Miller Memorial Tunnel

February 6, 1920 - April 23, 2010

— THE LAUREL LINE —

Edward S. Miller Memorial Tunnel Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 9, 2025

1. Edward S. Miller Memorial Tunnel Marker

Inscription.
[Line map of the Laurel Line interurban route]

Dedicated to the memory of Edward S. Miller, author, photographer and film historian, who held a special fondness for the "Laurel Line".

Ed documented the Lackawanna & Wyoming Valley Railroad operations through photos, company documents and artifacts.

He contributed to the preservation of the history of the "Laurel Line" and electric traction across the country.

For the many that were fortunate to know Eddie personally he will always be remembered for his sage advice:

"Watch your step crossing the track and DON'T touch the third rail."
- Edward S. Miller

Erected by Lackawanna & Wyoming Valley Chapter, National Railway Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars.

Location. 41° 23.332′ N, 75° 39.802′ W. Marker is in Scranton, Pennsylvania, in Lackawanna County. It is in the South Side. It is on Brook Street south of Log Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Scranton PA 18505, United States

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of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Pennsylvania’s Wyoming Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Founding Members of St. Stanislaus Polish National Catholic Church (approx. half a mile away); John F. Kennedy (approx. ¾ mile away); Capt. James P. Cawley, U.S.M.C. (approx. ¾ mile away); Msgt Walter A. Pasiak (approx. 0.8 miles away); Site of First Catholic Church in Scranton (approx. 0.8 miles away); Lieutenant Colonel Frank J. Duffy Park (approx. 0.9 miles away); Colonel Frank J. Duffy Memorial Park (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Harrison Avenue Bridge (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Scranton.

Regarding Edward S. Miller Memorial Tunnel. The Electric

Edward S. Miller Memorial Tunnel and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 9, 2025

2. Edward S. Miller Memorial Tunnel and Marker

South tunnel portal is at far left distance.

City Trolley Museum has static displays but also runs "center-door" car No. 76 along a portion of the former Laurel Line interurban route. No. 76 was built in 1926 by J.G. Brill for the Philadelphia and West Chester Traction Co., which later became the Philadelphia Suburban Transportation Co. and ran as part of the "Red Arrow Lines" until its retirement in 1976.

Also see . . . Electric City Trolley Museum, Scranton PA. (Submitted on October 9, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Car No. 76 Exiting the Edward S. Miller Memorial Tunnel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 9, 2025

3. Car No. 76 Exiting the Edward S. Miller Memorial Tunnel

Car No.76 Running Southbound After Exiting the Miller Tunnel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 9, 2025

4. Car No.76 Running Southbound After Exiting the Miller Tunnel

Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 9, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.