Lawrence Squeri - Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia

Lawrence Squeri

Lawrence Squeri is Professor Emeritus of History at East Stroudsburg University. He is the author of Better in the Poconos: The Story of Pennsylvania’s Vacationland (Pennsylvania State University Press, 2002) and Waiting for Contact: The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (University Press of Florida, 2016.) (Author information current at time of publication.)

Poconos (The)

During the nineteenth century and especially through the twentieth century, "the Poconos" emerged as a premier vacation and recreation destination for Philadelphia-area residents. In doing so, it competed with the Jersey Shore and other places, using the appeals of nature, mountain air, recreational amenities, and especially improved access to attract visitors. As such, it became an extension of ...