The Bank

03/28/2026

c1920 photo of Miners' Bank Building at Market and Franklin. Designed by world famous architect Daniel Hudson Burnham who was the principal proponent of the City Beautiful Movement, a reform philosophy of architecture and urban planning in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The building has gone by many names, from Miners' National Bank to United Penn and Citizens' Bank. Currently an apartment building with a few commercial tenants most notably the architecture firm of Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, designers of Bill Gates's house and the Apple Store on Fifth Avenue. Note you are seeing only half the building, the building practically doubled in size in 1926.

From the Jay Crossin Photo Archives at the Zebulon Butler House Museum. Do you have old Wilkes-Barre photos, books, items you would like to donate? Contact Tony Brooks at 570-793-3631. Thank you, Jay for your recent donation to the archive.

02/10/2026

Elevate Your Business at The Bank Downtown! 🏙️8 West Market Street, in the heart of downtown Wilkes-Barre.

Looking for a professional home in the heart of the city? We have a prime 250 sq. ft. office available on the 11th floor of The Bank Downtown.

Perfect for solo practitioners, startups, or anyone ready to trade the kitchen table for a skyline view.

Secure key card access, oversized windows with incredible views, and on-site management.

Access to a free fitness center and gathering room.

Stop meeting in coffee shops and start impressing clients today.

Learn more [email protected]

01/30/2026

Now back to our regular scheduled content…coffee! And other Abide favorites…🥹

Only a few more days until our Galentine’s Month…which has tons of events for you + your s/o, friends, roommates, your mom, maybe even your pet, or a new friend!

Drink featured is not on the menu but is a cold brew with pomegranate cold foam….just in case you want to try it.

See you soon, Wilkes Barre! ✨

01/27/2026

HI - We have a unit opening for February! Unit 907 a small two-bedroom is available. Great views, in unit washer and drawer, maintenance staff on site. Don't' forget undercover parking in our attached garage...no shoveling snow!

01/20/2026

Imagine your wedding on The Rooftop capturing these views …. Stay tuned

01/14/2026

8 West Market Street: Burnham’s Legacy in Wilkes-Barre.

At the corner of Market and Franklin stands the formerly named Miners’ Bank Building, a Beaux-Arts landmark designed by Daniel Hudson Burnham, the visionary behind the City Beautiful Movement. Constructed in two phases—1913 and 1927—its grand façade reflects Burnham’s belief that architecture could uplift civic life through beauty, order, and dignity.

The building’s story begins with the Miners’ Savings Bank of Wilkes-Barre, founded in 1868 with Augustus C. Laning as its first president and Ziba Bennett and Walter G. Sterling as vice presidents. The bank commenced business in the office of their attorney, Andrew Todd McClintock, a structure that still stands today as the home of The Luzerne Foundation at 34 South River Street. Then moved to next to Rutter & Reading Company at Franklin and Market.

Over the decades, the Market Street building has carried many names—Miners’ National Bank, United Penn, Mellon, Citizens’ Bank—each reflecting a new chapter in Wilkes-Barre’s financial and architectural evolution. Currently the roof top sign advertises the Wilkes-Barre law firm of Anzalone & Doyle. Today, the building houses mostly apartments and commercial tenants, including the renowned architectural firm Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, designers of Bill Gates’s residence and the iconic Apple Store on Fifth Avenue.

A living monument to Wilkes-Barre’s urban aspirations, this building continues to blend history, design, and innovation.

12/24/2025

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11/26/2025

Shop local this Saturday in downtown Wilkes-Barre!

11/24/2025

We are accepting applications for a 2-bedroom residence that is ready for occupancy. This unit offers stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, in-unit laundry facilities, and on-site staff five days a week. Covered parking and fitness center access are included in the rent. [email protected] for more information.

11/18/2025

🎄 Christmas Carriage Ride at The Stegmaier Mansion 🎄
Experience the magic of the season with a festive horse-drawn carriage ride at the historic Stegmaier Mansion! Our first ride sold out so fast that we’ve added an additional carriage — now open to both Breakfast with Santa guests and the public.

🎅 Breakfast with Santa tickets are still available (sold separately).
👉 Reserve now at thestegmaier.com/events — quantities are limited and will go quickly!