Shamokin in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
History of the J.H And C.K. Eagle Silk Mill
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 13, 2023
1. History of the J.H And C.K. Eagle Silk Mill Marker
The multi-level brick building fronting North Franklin Street and stretching a block of East Water Street is named after brothers John H. and Charles K. Eagle, who operated the J.H and C.K. Eagle Silk Co. in the region for more than two decades.
The brothers first mill in the immediate area was along Arch Street in Coal Township, between Eagle Avenue and Ash Street. Between 1916 & 1917, teams of men built the Shamokin mill, which consisted of 500,000 square-foot of floor space. A sculptural eagle was placed above the main entrance and a cupola containing a four-sided clock and a 3-ton bell topped the building.
In 1923, the company employed some 6,000 people in Shamokin and its Satellite plants. After the company folded in 1938, the mill was occupied by various businesses. The last to call "The Mill" home was Sham-O-Kin Shoe Corp., which closed in December 1980. Following years of deterioration, the city razed The Mill in 1995, but not before removing the cupola, bell and eagle. The cupola was sold for scrap after an unsuccessful community effort to save it. The bell and eagle were placed in storage for more than 20
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Erected by the Citizens For a Better Community and Borough of Shamokin.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1980.
Location. 40° 47.396′ N, 76° 33.421′ W. Marker is in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, in Northumberland County. Marker is at the intersection of Lincoln Street and Anthracite Street, on the left when traveling east on Lincoln Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30 West Lincoln Street, Shamokin PA 17872, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Price of Freedom Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); John Fitzgerald Kennedy (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Spanish-American War Memorial (about 500 feet away); 9/11 and First Responders Memorial (about 500 feet away); Stanley A. Coveleski (about 600 feet away); Legacy Park (about 600 feet away); When Coal Was King (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shamokin.
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 13, 2023
2. History of the J.H And C.K. Eagle Silk Mill Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 13, 2023
3. J.H And C.K. Eagle Silk Mill Eagle
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 13, 2023
4. J.H And C.K. Eagle Silk Mill Bell
Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 21, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
