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Old Shamokin Views #2

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Market Street looking south from Commerce Street intersection. The flag pole is already installed and has a unique fountain next to it. It's hard to make out, but in the center-left part of the photo there's a sign that reads, "Danger Blast Horn."
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Market Street looking south from Commerce Street intersection. The flag pole is already installed and has a unique fountain next to it. It's hard to make out, but in the center-left part of the photo there's a sign that reads, "Danger Blast Horn."

  • (1908) Sections of a panoramic of Shamokin in 1908.
  • (1908) Sections of a panoramic of Shamokin in 1908.
  • Shamokin from the Glen Burn Bank.
  • (1955) Market and Independence streets.
  • Market and Independence streets.
  • Market Street looking north from the Walnut Street intersection.
  • Market Street looking south from Commerce Street intersection. The flag pole is already installed and has a unique fountain next to it. It's hard to make out, but in the center-left part of the photo there's a sign that reads, "Danger Blast Horn."
  • (1966) The Regal and Montgomery Ward buildings have now been torn down.
  • Shamokin comfort station along Market Street.
  • (Sept. 1969) Market Street.
  • Future location of the Independence Fire Company at Market and Arch streets. The horse-drawn sleigh in the center of the photo should provide an idea when this photo was taken.
  • *Courtesy of Kathy Vetovich* (Unknown date) It appears that football players are posing with the Shamokin Fire Bureau after winning some type or championship.
  • (02.01.1939) Shamokin Creek looking east. Shown is the Moose Mansion (center), Independence Fire Company (center right) and the former Fan Club building (far right).
  • Market and Arch streets. The white building in the background is T.M. Lipplatt & Son, a furniture and carpet store. On the Glen Burn Bank the words "Adams Rib" can be seen.
  • (1954) Lincoln and Market streets.
  • (1959) Flower circle at Market and Lincoln streets.
  • Old photo of the Mansion House.
  • (cont.) The Mansion House was a social setting for many pivotal private and public events. From 1915 to 1918 it was managed by Daniel Leitzel. By 1934 it became known as the Moose Mansion. (cont.)
  • Mansion House- Also known as the Moose Mansion, this very large gathering place was once located on the corner of Lincoln and Market streets in Shamokin. This is where Kleskie's Service Station was and where Turkey Hill is now. (cont.)
  • *Low-Res* (1914) The Mansion House at Arch, Lincoln and Market streets. I believe this is when they dedicated the Spanish American War Monument.
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