Photographed from an altitude of 1500 feet using a prime 85mm lens at a 40° angle. Shown prominently in this photo are the Raddison Lackawanna Station Hotel (left) and the red brick Hilton Hotel (right). The aerial photo demonstrates the close proximity of the two hotels and the hube amounts of available parking, perfect for conventions.

About Scranton Pennsylvania

The City of Scranton is located in Lackawanna County in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The city has a total population of Approximately 70,000. The county seat of Lackawanna County. After Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie and Reading, Scranton is Pennsylvania's is the most populated city in Pennsylvania. In 1856, Scranton was incorporated as a borough. In 1866 it was incorporated as a city. Until recently, Scranton's main industry was the mining of anthricite coal. Today, Scranton's business is a blend of industry and commerce. Home to the University of Scranton, Lackawnna College and Marywood University, it is also an important education center. With major interstate roads of Route 81 and 380 and a hard working, industrious population, Scranton is poised for significant commercial as well as cultural growth.