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1884
Snow falls, covering the mountains near Wilkes-Barre. (May 30)

1885
New edifice of the First Methodist Episcopal Church dedicated. (October 4)

1886
First asphalt street-pavement laid in Wilkes-Barre (Franklin Street). (April)

Centennial anniversary of the erection of Luzerne County celebrated. (September)

Wilkes-Barre warmed for the first time by steam heat. (November 11)

Corner-stone of the 9th Regiment Armory laid. (December 4)

1887
Erection of North Street Bridge begun. (May 10)

Corner-stone of First Presbyterian Church laid. (July 11)

Centennial anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of the United States celebrated. (September 17)

Ninth Regiment Armory dedicated. (October 26)

1888
A violent blizzard rages. (March 12)

First electric street-car runs in Wilkes-Barre (North Main Street). (March 19)

1889
Osterhout Free Library opened to the public. (January 28)

Celebration of the centennial anniversary of the inauguration of George Washington as the first President of the United States. (April)