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Shamokin Theatres Mural

A mural recalling Shamokin's movie-theater era and three beloved theaters.

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Shamokin Theatres MuralA Shamokin mural recalling the city's movie-theater era.Image date unknown

Painted by Jeff Tweed in June 2016, this mural remembers Shamokin's theater history.

Three Downtown Theaters

The Majestic, Capitol, and Victoria are represented as a personal commemoration of theaters Tweed loved as a child.

Reading the Mural

Shamokin once supported seven movie theaters. The Majestic, Capitol, and Victoria survived beyond the 1950s and became strong shared memories for local audiences.

Location

2 W Independence Street, Shamokin, PA