Philanthropic Scranton bankers and businessmen who saw the potential impact this school would have on their workforce and community reorganized it under receivership in 1905. Many men and women who didn't have the means for schooling past grade 8 in the first half of the 20th century can thank them for their vision.
Charitable Scranton bankers and entrepreneurs who foresaw the school's influence on their employees and community restructured it under receivership in 1905. Many individuals who lacked access to education beyond grade 8 during the first half of the 20th century owe a debt of gratitude to them for their forward-thinking.