The Olyphant Heritage Development Strategy

As part of its master planning process, the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority assisted the community in producing the Olyphant Heritage Development Strategy in 1994, with three main objectives: strengthening and expanding cultural, recreational and educational resources for area residents, tourists and visitors; expanding retail activity in the Lackawanna Avenue retail district; and developing successful uses for vacant and underused buildings in the downtown Olyphant area. Implementation of the plan rests within partnerships of borough officials, business leaders, appropriate community groups and interested individuals. The heritage strategy serves as a means for the community to preserve, conserve and celebrate its cultural, natural and built historic resources. What was once undeveloped rail land was transformed into Queen City Station, a community landmark and resource dedicated on October 26, 1996, that provides a gateway to the historic business district of the Borough of Olyphant while also serving as a loading platform for specific rail excursions and a centrally located stage for special events.

Olyphant, Pennsylvania · United States