Shamokin in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Legacy Park
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 13, 2023
1. Legacy Park Marker
Ann Koshinskie was the first woman hired to work locally in a coal company office, at a time in the history of the coal industry, when women were not permitted employment and, in fact, were discouraged from applying for even the most menial positions. Through a series of circumstances and the vision of the Rosini Family, who first hired Ann, she began working for Shamokin Filler Co., Inc. on the second floor of the office building where it was thought she would be safe and largely unnoticed. That bold opportunity ultimately resulted in Ann working 60 years for Shamokin Filler Co. and three generations of the Rosini Family.
Ann believed she could, so she did.
From the very beginning Ann demonstrated, along with other coal region pioneers, she could successfully manage her responsibilities, provide necessary support for the administration of the company, help implement and guide the strategies that led Shamokin Filler Co. to become one of the premier and respected coal companies in the industry which, among many other accomplishments, will be her lasting legacy.
Erected by Shamokin Carbons and Rosini Carbons.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce
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Location. 40° 47.342′ N, 76° 33.524′ W. Marker is in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, in Northumberland County. Marker is at the intersection of Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 125) and Lincoln Street, in the median on Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 North Market 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. Stanley A. Coveleski (a few steps from this marker); Spanish-American War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); When Coal Was King (within shouting distance of this marker); John Fitzgerald Kennedy (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Price of Freedom Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); History of the J.H And C.K. Eagle Silk Mill (about 600 feet away); 9/11 and First Responders Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shamokin.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 13, 2023
2. Legacy Park
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 13, 2023
3. Coal Dragline Bucket in Legacy Park
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 45 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 21, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
