Built from evidence, strengthened by memory
The public collection brings together cited historical writing, photographs, patent records, and a historical map. Firsthand memories preserve details that formal records can miss and add the voices of people who knew the city.
Stories that connect the city
Shamokin’s history lives in the relationships between its people, businesses, inventions, parks, churches, neighborhoods, and public spaces. The story of Modesto Foieri and Doodle Bug Park is one of those connections—a family attraction remembered across generations.
Website and mobile app
This website is the reading room: stories, photographs, patents, a timeline, and a historical map. Guided walking routes, directions, proximity features, and tour progress belong only in the Shamokin Stories mobile app.
Present-day Shamokin
For current businesses, events, downtown revitalization, and community resources, visit GoShamokin ↗. Shamokin Stories remains focused on historical interpretation and preservation.