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1850
First telegraph line running into Wilkes-Barre is in operation.

1852
First daily newspaper published in Wilkes-Barre.

1856
Gas manufactured by the Wilkes-Barre Gas Company turned on and burned for the first time. (February 1)

First train comes into the valley from Scranton over the Lackawanna and Bloomsburg Railroad. (June 24)

The corner-stone of the third Luzerne County Court House is laid with Masonic ceremonies. (August 12)

1857
Two feet of snow fall in the valley. (April 20)

Ten inches of snow fall. (May 20)

1858
The Wyoming Historical and Geological Society is organized. (February)