An undated photograph (colorized) of the American Legion Building and Wolfe’s Department Store on Independence Street, Shamokin, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
The photo appeared as part of the “Looking Back” feature of the Pottsville Republican & Herald, April 16, 2006.
The caption stated the following:
The American Legion Building on Independence Street in downtown Shamokin formerly housed Wolfe’s Department Store on the bottom floor. The Legion Ballroom, on the top floor, was the location for many area banquets and large community events. The Shamokin–Coal Township Public Library is now located on the ground floor, and the building is also home to the Shamokin Youth Basketball League (top floor), the American Legion, and the Lower Anthracite Model Train Club.
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