Historic Place
Shamokin Theatres Mural
Created 2016
A mural recalling Shamokin's movie-theater era and three beloved theaters.
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