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1870
The bounds of Wilkes-Barre Borough are extended in a small degree. (October)

1871
Wilkes-Barre Borough is incorporated into a city by an Act of the State Legislature. (May 4)

1872
Celebration of the centennial anniversary of the founding and naming of Wilkes-Barre. (July 4)

The Wilkes-Barre City Hospital is established and opened. (October)

Twelve inches of snow on the ground, and temperature 10° below 0. Coldest weather in ten years. (December 26)

1875
Destructive ice freshet in the Susquehanna. (March 17)

1877
Railroad riots prevail, and United States troops are ultimately ordered to Wyoming Valley. (July)

1878
Celebration of the centennial anniversary of the battle and massacre of Wyoming. President Hayes, members of his Cabinet, and other distinguished visitors present. (July 3)

First telephone line in Wilkes-Barre opened. (November)

1879
The 9th Regiment, N. G. P., organized and officers elected at Wilkes-Barre. (July 25)