Founded in 1835 by the discovery in the region of anthracite coal. Shamokin was built on coal in many ways but it has been called "HOME" by so many people. The history of the region is deep and the purpose of this channel is to preserve and tell the stories of the coal region's past and present in the hopes of maintaining a healthy future.
Pottsville still has those pull boxes, last I looked. I was leaving the then church across the street from Shamokin's City Hall one evening from playing volleyball when those horns went off to announce that it was 6 or 7 o'clock or so. Still standing on an inside corner of the building across the street which echoed the sound from the two walls, plus from the horns directly across the street made for an extremely loud experience.
Pottsville still has those pull boxes, last I looked. I was leaving the then church across the street from Shamokin's City Hall one evening from playing volleyball when those horns went off to announce that it was 6 or 7 o'clock or so. Still standing on an inside corner of the building across the street which echoed the sound from the two walls, plus from the horns directly across the street, made for an extremely loud experience.
This was an absolute joy to watch. I remember eating soupies when I was younger. For everyone who was in this documentary, keep passing the knowledge down. Traditions like this are slowly disappearing.
I grew up in Sunbury and I remember going out to Shamokin to go cruising. Made some friends along the way, and the universal greeting were, "Ya hungry?", or "Did you eat?". Thanks for the history of this old Brewery.
When Al Povish's was mentioned it showed Al's Corner Pizza formally Pufnock's Store. Al Povish was 3 blocks down on the other side of Market St. I used to play the machine in the back there.
Thank you, thank you thank you! I am still feeling incredibly humbled by being able to sit down in the interview this wonderful man. I also appreciate the support you and everyone has shown.
What comment was deleted? I run this page and only deleted one comment that brought nothing to the table. Your previous comment was not deleted. The purpose of this channel is to provide a look at the stories of the region; it’s not a platform for political revolt. Bringing that here is a problem.
The Sterling Siren Fire Alarm Company, famous for their horizontal "Model M" and Sirenlite sirens, actually developed a competitor system to gamewell's fire alarm telegraph. Their system consisted of an electrically operated siren equipped with a large automatic band brake that would rapidly silence the siren to create a number code. The number could be blown through street corner boxes, manually at the siren or through a Transmitter from the chief's house or central telephone office. Some communities near Shamokin used these systems, including Rexmont, Potts Grove, Nanticoke, which had three of these sirens, and Pittston and West Pittston, which had one each. West Pittston had a street box system, a few of the telephone poles the boxes were on still have the old red paint markers on them.
OMG! I remember that sound vividly when visiting my grandparents. They lived on E. Church St., about a block or so from CH. they scared the crap out of me! Especially in the summer with all the windows open. Incredibly loud.
I have nightmares from hearing that sound in the middle of the night. We lived by Raspberry Hill so we got that extra echo sound that was even scarier!
My grandfather took me to see the head at the museum. Really freaked me out, but thought it interesting. He told me the undertaker in town used it as a door stop!😂😂
the brick work that is still there is so beautiful i hope u can get grants from the government to restore it. i d love my taxes to go into your project.
Thank you for commenting. We have a few more videos detailing the history ad future of these buildings. The road is long, setbacks occur, but the horizon is always in sight. Cheers!
Tom Kutza, coal region treasure. There is nothing that sounds more like home or is a bigger reminder of my childhood than Tom's voice. I couldn't wait for December and "Letters to Santa". Tom, thanks for all those wonderful memories.
Thank you! It's been my pleasure to bring these interviews to a free place for all to enjoy. If you can subscribe to this channel it would mean a lot. I have many more interviews coming up, and thank you again.
My name is Jim Growing up on Diamond street ,playing baseball in the alley,Bunker Hill baseball,Basketball courts all over the place,yes COLD water at the Edgewood pool,leave in the morning be home when the arch lights go on,working at Marrtz Ice Cream ,ride your bike all over town, three movie theatres 15 cent admission. A safe town to grow up in
Ned was my 6th grade teacher at the Stevens School. Nice to hear from him. Loved the memories. Trying to do some Shamokin geneology. If anyone else interested, please contact me. -----Randy
Sad but true. In some ways there is the convenience of front door delivery with online shopping but nothing beats going into a store, talking to people, purchasing from someone local.
This was great. I know Ed and Nancy because of my in-laws, Bernie and Ruth Romanoski. I have read Beaners book and loved it. Such a wonderful time to grow up.
I think what he is planning is wonderful, and the renderings are stunning, but the public is losing faith because he has owned the buildings for many years and they’re just deteriorating more, with little to no progress. Perhaps if he addressed the issues and stated next steps or what was needed to move the projects forward, it would dispel some of the grumblings…maybe even help the cause. Everyone wants to see these buildings saved. Transparency often goes a long way.
I agree and I see and hear these rumblings. I hope with the upcoming videos we can show everyone what has been done and what setbacks occurred along the way. The work involved will take years and I understand the frustration.
So what are you doing with these buildings? I love these old buildings and would live to see someone bring them back to life. There is much potential but little money to make the dreams happen.
@@TrudyPersavage-iu8ni I am not the building owner. I am documenting the history of these buildings and the progress being made. I have no information on the financials involved with the ownership.
