PITTSTON — These photos show what Pittston City looked like at one time.

The Dime Bank building is on the far left of Main Street in Pittston looking north.
https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/web1_Old1.jpgThe Dime Bank building is on the far left of Main Street in Pittston looking north. Photo courtesy of Greater Pittston Historical Society

Inside the former American Theater with a magic show on stage.
https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/web1_Old2.jpgInside the former American Theater with a magic show on stage. Photo courtesy of Greater Pittston Historical Society

Throngs of people flocked to the American Theater in 1966 to see ‘The Singing Nun’ starring Debbie Reynolds.
https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/web1_Old3.jpgThrongs of people flocked to the American Theater in 1966 to see ‘The Singing Nun’ starring Debbie Reynolds. Photo courtesy of Greater Pittston Historical Society

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‘Jailhouse Rock’ starring Elvis Presley released in 1957 played at the American Theater to large audiences.
https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/web1_Old4.jpg‘Jailhouse Rock’ starring Elvis Presley released in 1957 played at the American Theater to large audiences. Photo courtesy of Greater Pittston Historical Society

Shown is an old photo of what is now Kennedy and Main streets in Pittston.
https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/web1_Old5.jpgShown is an old photo of what is now Kennedy and Main streets in Pittston. Photo courtesy of Greater Pittston Historical Society

Fourth Ward Park as seen decades ago is now the site of the Pittston Little League.
https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/web1_Old6.jpgFourth Ward Park as seen decades ago is now the site of the Pittston Little League. Photo courtesy of Greater Pittston Historical Society

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