Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania Centennial Parade Real Photo Postcard

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, observed its centennial in 1906, commemorating a century since its incorporation as a borough in 1806. Situated in the rich anthracite coal region of the Wyoming Valley, the city had grown significantly through the 19th century, becoming a prominent industrial hub and a melting pot for various immigrant communities drawn by mining and manufacturing opportunities.