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Diamond Jubilee 1939 Event Programs Events History Books Online Library

Shamokin Diamond Jubilee – 75th Anniversary Souvenir Booklet – 1939

In this exhibit we present a souvenir book published for Shamokin’s Diamond Jubilee, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the city in 1939. In this book we are presented with a history of the city’s founding, organization, civic institutions, churches and industry.

What’s most interesting is a program for a production entitled “Cavalcade of Coalers” which can be found on page 63. This was a multi-episode play depicting the pivotal moments in the founding of the City of Shamokin. Do not forget to check out the historic photos taken during the Diamond Jubilee by Frank Posca HERE.

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Event Programs Events History Books Online Library Shamokin Centennial

Greater Shamokin Centennial 1864-1964

In this exhibit we present a book published to commemorate Shamokin’s Centennial celebration in 1964. This book provides a fantastic written history of not only Shamokin but also what was coined the “Greater Shamokin Area.”

In this book you will find a review of business and industry as well as the many civic organizations of Shamokin in 1964.

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125th Anniversary Event Programs Events History Books Online Library

City of Shamokin – 125th Anniversary; 1864-1989

In this exhibit we present a book published to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the City of Shamokin in 1989. This book was compiled and written though a volunteer effort and was printed by the Shepard & Shroyer Printing Company of Shamokin.

This book contains a near complete history of the City of Shamokin including historical photographs. You may also enjoy stepping back in time with some of the local businesses that sponsored the production of this book in 1989.

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Events Old Home Week 1914

Shamokin’s Old Home Week Parade – 1914 Photos

In this exhibit, we present a series of photos from Shamokin’s Old Home Week Parade in 1914. These photos were captured by Frank Posca and presented courtesy of the Northumberland County Historical Society.

Click Here to learn more about Frank Posca and his work.

Shamokin’s Old Home Week Parade 1914

Old Home Week Parade 1914 – Shamokin Street Looking North – The Shamokin Band marching
Old Home Week Parade 1914 – Independence Street Looking East
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Diamond Jubilee 1939 Events

Shamokin’s Diamond Jubilee – 1939 Photos

In this exhibit, we present a series of photos from Shamokin’s Diamond Jubilee in 1939. These photos were captured by Frank Posca and presented courtesy of the Northumberland County Historical Society.

Click Here to learn more about Frank Posca and his work.

Shamokin’s Diamond Jubilee 1939

Crowd on Independence Street after the Industrial Parade
Opening of the Diamond Jubilee – Independence Street – Filled with humanity at midnight when Chief Burgess Shade turns on switch, illuminating myriads of lights
Myriads of Lights Illuminating Independence Street
The 1st Prize Float
Mertz Motor Sales Float
Reed’s Dairy Float
Rex Warehouse Float
Shamokin Dye & Print Works Float
Shamokin Sanitary Milk Company Float
Shamokin Woolen Mills Float
Taghneghdoarus Tribe No. 225
W.C. Hack & Sons Float
Shamokin High School Band
The Shamokin Band – Mr. Walter Culp, Director
School Day Parade – North Shamokin Street
Children from Grant School – Mr. A. J. McClow, Principal