Anyone who grew up in Shamokin is sure to remember The Fun Shop. Located in the basement of the old Masonic Building at Eighth and Independence Street, The Fun Shop was a gift shop that offered something for every location. From the friendly staff to the novelties found inside, The Fun Shop was a Shamokin institution for over eighty years. The Fun Shop grew over time and expanded into many of the local malls that opened through the 1970s and 1980s including locations in the Columbia Mall in Buckhorn, The Schuylkill Mall in Frackville and The Lycoming Mall in Montoursville.
In 2016 it was announced that the Fun Shop was closing marking the end of an era and leaving another vacancy on Independence Street. To make matters worse, in the early morning hours of December 14th, 2017, a fire broke out in the building causing a total loss. What was left of the building had to be removed due to the extent of the damage. Today a Dollar General store stands at the former location of the Fun Shop.
In this exhibit, we go back to 1987 for a series of radio advertisements that aired on WISL and other area radio stations promoting the goods and services that so many remember that made The Fun Shop a destination in Shamokin.
AUDIO EXHIBITS
The Fun Shop – Over The Hill
The Fun Shop – Penn State National Champions Salute
The Fun Shop – Stuffed Animals
The Fun Shop – Thanksgiving
The Fun Shop – Weddings