Saturday, December 6, 2008. Upon the north east corner of North Main and the Square, in 1804, was the residence and office of George Griffin. On the east side of the square was the Parrish tavern on the site where later was the Fort Durkee Hotel. The Parrish tavern was burned on February 22, 1830. On the corner of East Market and Public Square was a frame house, the home of the Honorable David Scott. At the east corner of Publ.

Saturday, December 13, 2008. The Darken home was located where later was the Wilkes-Barre Business College. In 1813 it was owned and occupied by Judge John B. Gigson, who in 1816 was elected to the Supreme Court bench, where he served 37 years. Farther toward Main street was the Presbyterian Church Parsonage, occupied in 1829 by Rev. Gildersleeve, and in 1830 by Rev.

Saturday, December 13, 2008. Between Franklin and Main streets were two or three small houses. One was occupied by a tailor named Shivets.

Saturday, December 13, 2008.

Saturday, February 7, 2009. Passing around the corner of the Square and West Market Street we come to the residence of Joseph Wright, Esq. , a good frame building, two stories high, with a small office on the corner. On the south side of West Market street lived Andrew Beamont, who kept the Postoffice here. Then was the home of Mr.