Pres. Roosevelt created the Works Project Administration (WPA) during the 1930’s depression years. The program’s purpose was to provide work for millions of Americans utilizing primarily Federal funds with a partial local government match. A large sandstone retaining wall built along Pine Street in Coal Township, PA Many of the stone walls and creek channels …
Shamokin Flour Mills
The Shamokin Roller Mills were located at Independence and Orange Streets, Shamokin, PA. Before researching this business, I had no idea where it was located nor that part of the building is still standing. The original mill location was along Liberty Street, but the space became too limited as town grew and the business expanded. …
Edison Illuminates Shamokin!
Edison’s power plant along Independence St. in Shamokin, PA In Nov. 1882, Thomas Edison came to Shamokin, PA, to meet with investors who had reached out to him and expressed interest in financing the construction of a power plant in town. This pivotal meeting marked a significant turning point for the local community, as it …
