Shamokin, Pennsylvania is a small city at the southern end of the anthracite coal region. It has come upon hard times since the demise of the coal industry. This website will feature many pictures of Shamokin as it was. Many of the pictures are from the 1950's era, some are from recent times.

The 50's was a great time in American history. The people from the "greatest generation" had come out of the depression and war years and were now raising families, developing careers for themselves and changing America. They never complained about their sacrfices nor did they depend on the government, they just persevered.

The teenagers of the 50's were embarking on a new path, different from their parents. This generation would go on to be part of some of the greatest accomplishments in science and technology. Look at the pictures and you may see some of your friends, classmates, or people you knew in Shamokin.

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