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  • Legacy Park monument in Shamokin
    Legacy Park monument in ShamokinLegacy Park monument in Shamokin2026-06-10
  • Legacy Park marker in Shamokin
    Legacy Park marker in ShamokinLegacy Park marker in Shamokin2026-06-10
  • City Hall flagpole plaque dedicated to Shamokin's fallen heroes of Operation Iraqi Freedom
    City Hall flagpole plaque dedicated to Shamokin's fallen heroes of Operation Iraqi FreedomCity Hall flagpole plaque dedicated to Shamokin's fallen heroes of Operation Iraqi Freedom2026-06-09
  • Claude Kehler Park in Shamokin
    Claude Kehler Park in ShamokinClaude Kehler Park in Shamokin
  • Corporal David W. Witmer police memorial in Shamokin
    Corporal David W. Witmer police memorial in ShamokinCorporal David W. Witmer police memorial in Shamokin2026-06-10
  • Preserved three-ton bell from the J.H. and C.K. Eagle Silk Mill
    Preserved three-ton bell from the J.H. and C.K. Eagle Silk MillPreserved three-ton bell from the J.H. and C.K. Eagle Silk Mill2026-06-10
  • Preserved sculptural eagle from the J.H. and C.K. Eagle Silk Mill
    Preserved sculptural eagle from the J.H. and C.K. Eagle Silk MillPreserved sculptural eagle from the J.H. and C.K. Eagle Silk Mill2026-06-10
  • History plaque for the J.H. and C.K. Eagle Silk Mill
    History plaque for the J.H. and C.K. Eagle Silk MillHistory plaque for the J.H. and C.K. Eagle Silk Mill2026-06-10
  • Firemen's Memorial in Shamokin
    Firemen's Memorial in ShamokinFiremen's Memorial in Shamokin2026-06-10
  • Illumination Station Pocket Park in downtown Shamokin
    Illumination Station Pocket Park in downtown ShamokinIllumination Station Pocket Park in downtown Shamokin
  • John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial in Shamokin
    John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial in ShamokinJohn Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial in Shamokin2026-06-10
  • Historic 1851 view of the early settlement of Shamokin, Pennsylvania
    Shamokin in 1851Early view of Shamokin, Pennsylvania, cataloged by the Library of Congress.1851
  • 9/11 and First Responders Memorial in Shamokin
    9/11 and First Responders Memorial in Shamokin9/11 and First Responders Memorial in Shamokin2026-06-10
  • Detail of the 9/11 and First Responders Memorial in Shamokin
    Detail of the 9/11 and First Responders Memorial in ShamokinDetail of the 9/11 and First Responders Memorial in Shamokin2026-06-10
  • Historic postcard showing the American Legion Building in Shamokin
    Historic postcard of the American Legion Building in ShamokinHistoric postcard view of the American Legion Building in Shamokin.
  • Vintage illustrated postcard reading Doodle Bug Park Trevorton, Pa. on the side of a cartoon railroad boxcar
    Doodle Bug Park promotional postcardA vintage promotional postcard advertising Doodle Bug Park in Trevorton, Pennsylvania.
  • Image showing the historic Douty Building in Shamokin
    Image of the historic Douty Building in ShamokinImage documenting the historic Douty Building in Shamokin.
  • 1953 excavation photograph showing stonework reported as part of Shamokin's former Edison light plant foundation
    Edison light plant foundation uncovered in 1953A February 28, 1953 newspaper photograph of masonry identified in the accompanying report as part of the former Edison Electric Illuminating Company plant foundation.1953-02-28
  • Thomas Edison portrait associated with Myron Thomas Photography Studio in Shamokin
    Thomas Edison portrait associated with Myron Thomas Photography StudioThomas Edison portrait associated with Myron Thomas Photography Studio in Shamokin.
  • Historic exterior view of the Edison Electric Illuminating Company plant in Shamokin
    Historic view of the Edison Electric Illuminating Company plant in ShamokinHistoric exterior view of the Edison Electric Illuminating Company plant in Shamokin.
  • Historic side view of the Edison Electric Illuminating Company plant in Shamokin
    Side view of the Edison Electric Illuminating Company plant in ShamokinHistoric side view of the Edison Electric Illuminating Company plant in Shamokin.
  • Historic postcard showing the former U.S. Post Office in Shamokin
    Historic postcard of the former U.S. Post Office in ShamokinHistoric postcard view of the former U.S. Post Office in Shamokin.
  • Townie Award information about Illumination Station Pocket Park
    Townie Award information for Illumination Station Pocket ParkAward information documenting Illumination Station Pocket Park in downtown Shamokin.
  • Historic newspaper image of the Knights of Columbus Building in Shamokin
    Historic newspaper image of the Shamokin Knights of Columbus BuildingHistoric newspaper image showing the Knights of Columbus Building in Shamokin.
  • Librarian serving three young patrons at the newly opened Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library in 1962
    Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library opening in 1962A July 17, 1962 newspaper photograph of young patrons at the newly opened Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library location at Independence and Ninth Streets.1962-07-17
  • Mayor Thomas F. Landy and library association members at a 1953 Shamokin-Coal Township Library ribbon cutting
    Shamokin-Coal Township Library ribbon cutting in 1953A September 14, 1953 newspaper photograph of Mayor Thomas F. Landy cutting the ribbon at the library's Eighth and Water Streets location.1953-09-14
  • Man working beneath the repaired Public Library entrance sign in a 1958 Shamokin newspaper clipping
    Shamokin public library sign repairA 1958 newspaper clipping documents a Junior Chamber of Commerce project to repair the public library entrance sign.Approximately 1958
  • Historic image showing the McConnell Mansion in Shamokin
    Historic view of the McConnell Mansion in ShamokinHistoric view of the McConnell Mansion in Shamokin.
  • Historic illustration of John Mullen and Company Shamokin Iron Works
    Historic illustration of John Mullen and Company Shamokin Iron WorksHistoric illustration of John Mullen and Company Shamokin Iron Works.
  • Historic labeled illustration of buildings at the Shamokin Iron Works
    Historic labeled illustration of Shamokin Iron Works buildingsHistoric labeled illustration identifying buildings in the Shamokin Iron Works complex.
  • Celebration of the Arts mural with colorful figures and artistic imagery
    Celebration of the Arts MuralThe Kallaway Center mural reflects the role of art in children's lives.
  • Central Drug Store mural wrapped around a Shamokin street corner
    Central Drug Store MuralA corner mural remembering Central Drug Store in Shamokin.
  • Gardens mural with painted flowers and butterfly and dragonfly wings
    Gardens MuralAn interactive garden mural with butterfly and dragonfly wings.
  • Gateway to the Coal Region mural showing an anthracite-mining landscape
    Gateway to the Coal Region MuralA Coal Township gateway mural inspired by the region's mining landscape.
  • Painted Shamokin History Mural with coal, rail, industry, and community scenes
    Shamokin History MuralThe Shamokin History Mural gathers coal, textile, rail, business, and everyday city scenes.
  • Honor the Brave mural honoring military and emergency-service members
    Honor the Brave MuralA Rescue Fire Company mural honoring military, police, EMS, and firefighting service.
  • Colorful Shamokin Ice Cream Mural showing a historic delivery scene
    Shamokin Ice Cream MuralA Shamokin mural celebrating neighborhood milk delivery and ice cream shops.
  • Italian Specialties mural painted on a Shamokin building wall
    Italian Specialties MuralA Shamokin mural depicting Italian immigrant heritage on the Original Italian Pizza building.
  • Shamokin Theatres mural depicting historic local movie theaters
    Shamokin Theatres MuralA Shamokin mural recalling the city's movie-theater era.
  • Patriotic Made in the USA mural at Rescue Fire Company
    Made in the USA MuralA patriotic mural at Rescue Fire Company in Shamokin.
  • The Way It Was mural depicting remembered Shamokin community scenes
    The Way It Was MuralA Shamokin mural built from memories of community life and Friday-night games.
  • When Coal Was King mural depicting miners and anthracite-coal history
    When Coal Was King MuralA Shamokin mural depicting anthracite and bootleg-coal history.
  • Dedication to Youth Sports mural honoring Dick Kashner in Shamokin
    Dedication to Youth Sports MuralA Shamokin mural honoring C. Richard 'Dick' Kashner and youth-sports service.
  • Historic Eagle Run Brewery building with bunting, workers, wagons, and horses
    Eagle Run Brewery in ShamokinHistoric view of the Eagle Run Brewery decorated with bunting, with workers and horse-drawn wagons in front.
  • Historic Shamokin street scene with streetcar No. 6 on tracks
    Shamokin streetcar on city tracksHistoric street view of a Shamokin streetcar marked No. 6.
  • Historic newspaper page about Rennas Hotel in Shamokin
    Historic newspaper page featuring Rennas HotelHistoric newspaper page featuring Rennas Hotel in Shamokin.
  • Full Shamokin News-Dispatch page from July 12, 1956 with local furniture, appliance, and community advertisements
    Shamokin News-Dispatch advertising page from 1956A July 12, 1956 Shamokin News-Dispatch page featuring local retail advertisements and community news.1956-07-12
  • Historic Shamokin station scene with a train, depot, and bus
    Shamokin station with train and busHistoric view of the Shamokin station area with passenger rail equipment and a bus visible beside the depot.
  • Historic postcard showing St. Edward's Church in Shamokin
    Historic postcard view of St. Edward's Church in ShamokinHistoric postcard view of St. Edward's Church in Shamokin.
  • Historic illustration of buildings at the Stirling Colliery near Shamokin
    Historic illustration of the Stirling Colliery near ShamokinHistoric illustration of the Stirling Colliery complex near Shamokin.
  • 1951 Erik Heyl watercolor showing USS Shamokin I in side profile
    USS Shamokin I watercolor by Erik HeylErik Heyl's 1951 watercolor of the first U.S. Navy vessel named Shamokin.
  • Black-and-white builders-trial photograph of USS Shamokin II approaching bow-first
    USS Shamokin II builders-trial photographBuilders-trial photograph of USS Shamokin II, Navy tug YT-369, viewed from the bow.
  • The Price of Freedom Veterans Memorial in Shamokin
    The Price of Freedom Veterans Memorial in ShamokinThe Price of Freedom Veterans Memorial in Shamokin2026-06-10
  • Soldiers Circle monument in Shamokin
    Soldiers Circle monument in ShamokinSoldiers Circle monument in Shamokin
  • Second view of Soldiers Circle in Shamokin
    Second view of Soldiers Circle in ShamokinSecond view of Soldiers Circle in Shamokin
  • Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Shamokin
    Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Monument in ShamokinCivil War Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Shamokin2026-06-10
  • Stanley A. Coveleski marker in Legacy Park
    Stanley A. Coveleski marker in Legacy ParkStanley A. Coveleski marker in Legacy Park2026-06-10
  • M60A3 tank monument on West Water Street in Shamokin
    M60A3 tank monument on West Water Street in ShamokinM60A3 tank monument on West Water Street in Shamokin2026-06-10
  • The Hiker Spanish-American War memorial statue in Shamokin
    The Hiker Spanish-American War memorial statue in ShamokinThe Hiker Spanish-American War memorial statue in Shamokin2026-06-10
  • Timothy Diorio memorial in Shamokin
    Timothy Diorio memorial in ShamokinTimothy Diorio memorial in Shamokin
  • Tug Shamokin history plaque beside the preserved propeller
    Tug Shamokin history plaque beside the preserved propellerTug Shamokin history plaque beside the preserved propeller2026-06-10
  • Polished brass propeller from the Tug Shamokin
    Polished brass propeller from the Tug ShamokinPolished brass propeller from the Tug Shamokin2026-06-10
  • First page of a 1923 newspaper clipping about the C. C. Leader store expansion in Shamokin
    C. C. Leader store expansion clipping, page oneFirst page of a January 20, 1923 Shamokin newspaper clipping about the C. C. Leader store expansion.1923-01-20
  • Second page of a 1923 newspaper clipping describing improvements at the C. C. Leader store in Shamokin
    C. C. Leader store expansion clipping, page twoSecond page of the January 20, 1923 Shamokin newspaper account of improvements at the C. C. Leader store.1923-01-20
  • Historic postcard showing the Dime Trust and Safe Deposit Company building in Shamokin
    Dime Trust and Safe Deposit Company postcardHistoric postcard view of the Dime Trust and Safe Deposit Company in Shamokin.
  • 1905 postcard view of Rebecca Spring at Edgewood Park in Shamokin
    Rebecca Spring at Edgewood ParkA 1905 postcard view of Rebecca Spring at Edgewood Park in Shamokin.1905
  • Official U.S. Navy portrait of Admiral Herbert G. Hopwood in uniform
    Admiral Herbert G. HopwoodOfficial U.S. Navy portrait of Admiral Herbert G. Hopwood.
  • 1938 U.S. Navy portrait of Captain Holden C. Richardson in uniform
    Captain Holden C. Richardson in 1938A 1938 U.S. Navy portrait of Captain Holden C. Richardson.1938
  • Bain News Service photograph of baseball player Jake Daubert
    Jake DaubertBain News Service photograph of baseball player Jake Daubert.
  • First page and technical drawing from John H. Gable's 1879 miner's lamp patent
    John H. Gable miner's lamp patentFirst page of U.S. Patent No. 217,791 for John H. Gable's miner's lamp, patented in 1879.1879
  • 1928 Shamokin News-Dispatch clipping about photographer Myron Thomas and an Edison portrait
    Myron Thomas newspaper story from 1928October 11, 1928 Shamokin News-Dispatch clipping about photographer Myron Thomas and an Edison portrait.1928-10-11
  • 1916 Ruthenian National Union advertisement with printed organization information
    Ruthenian National Union advertisementA 1916 advertisement for the Ruthenian National Union, an organization founded in Shamokin.1916
  • James Fuller Queen's 1851 drawing showing Shamokin Creek and the surrounding landscape
    Shamokin Creek in 1851James Fuller Queen's 1851 drawing of Shamokin Creek.1851
  • Historic postcard showing the Shamokin High School building
    Shamokin High School postcardHistoric postcard view of Shamokin High School.
  • Historic postcard showing the former United States Post Office in Shamokin
    United States Post Office in ShamokinHistoric postcard view of the United States Post Office in Shamokin.
  • 1905 view of a Shamokin street with railroad tracks running through the scene
    Shamokin street and railroad tracks in 1905A 1905 view of a Shamokin street and railroad tracks.1905
  • 1913 postcard showing St. Edward's Catholic Church in Shamokin
    St. Edward's Catholic Church in 1913A 1913 postcard view of St. Edward's Catholic Church in Shamokin.1913
  • 1925 photograph of baseball pitcher Stan Coveleski
    Stan Coveleski in 1925A 1925 National Photo Company photograph of baseball pitcher Stan Coveleski.1925