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Found Holiday Decorations in Scranton
Steamtown National Historic Site
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Posted
20 days
ago
Description
FOUND: I found a tote of holiday decorations outside Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton around 8:20 AM today. The bag holds garlands, strings of lights, and a small nativity set, all tucked into a plaid tote with a frayed handle. I stood by the pedestrian entrance for a moment, hoping the owner would appear, but no one did. These decorations look like they belong to a family gearing up for Christmas, and I’d love to see them back with their rightful owner.
Approximate found location
Steamtown National Historic Site
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