Yes, the city/county were concerned that the station would remain without major changes. The station is an anchor in Scranton, a great piece of architecture that most cities either don't have or didn't keep. Unfortunately, the University of Scranton has a reputation for expanding without regard for the after effects of its expansion. The neighborhood surrounding their urban campus is a perfect example of the lack of U of S civic responsibility. They succeeded in overwhelming a neighborhood without policing students who trashed what were once very nice Victorian homes. The owners of those homes sold out for the financial gain and the once comfortable neighborhood went downhill. I highly doubt that the people of Scranton will allow the Erie Lackawanna station to be altered to a point where it will become just another piece of U of S property. But then again, I grew up there and the complacency remains, albiet to a lesser degree. This is one issue that rail historians/enthusiasts much watch very closely. We must not allow the alteration of another piece of rail history for private gain. Scranton's Erie Lackawanna Station must remain open for all to see the DL&W murals, the oak benches and to see what a real railway provided for its customers. When you departed from or arrived at Scranton, you knew you were riding a real railroad. That station says it all. If anyone hasn't been there, it's worth the trip. Rick Sedlisky. New York, NY ------------------------------
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