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Knights of Columbus Building / Former Edison Station Site

A fraternal landmark standing at the block associated with Shamokin's early Edison power story.

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Historic newspaper image of the Knights of Columbus Building in Shamokin
Historic newspaper image of the Shamokin Knights of Columbus BuildingThe Knights of Columbus Building in Shamokin, isolated from a newspaper illustration announcing its planned dedication. The original photograph's date and photographer are unverified.Image date unknownCredit: Historic newspaper image supplied by GoShamokin

The Knights of Columbus Building represents the fraternal and civic organizations that helped shape downtown Shamokin's public life.

Fraternal Life Downtown

This block also carries another layer of history: the nearby site of the Edison Electric Illuminating Company power plant, one of Shamokin's most important links to early electric light.

An Earlier Electric Landmark

Together, the building and site show how downtown blocks can hold several eras at once: invention, investment, community gathering, and civic identity.

Why This Place Matters

Fraternal organizations offered members social life, mutual support, and a public civic presence. The surrounding block is tied to Shamokin's locally financed Edison company. This place connects architectural history with the city’s electric-light story.

Location

115 E Independence Street, Shamokin, PA