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September 26, 2020 THE COAL SPEAKER

THE GREAT MALL ON THE HILL, 40 YEARS LATER: A unique history of the mall before, during, and after its existence

40 years later: We wonder now, as Frackville’s Lehigh Ave descends into ruins, and a brand new building that was supposed to house a major distribution center remains unclaimed, was the Schuylkill Mall worth it? Was this mall, this shining fabled building on a hill, worth the price of admission?

December 6, 2019 THE COAL SPEAKER

The dead art of the mall Santa

Let’s admit it.. he made you smile. He made you look twice.. he made you get just a little too queasy.. It’s the Mall Santa, the dead art.. . the old jolly helper who filled antiquated shopping centers with laughter and frivolity..

You no doubt have a photo of your children or grandchildren on the lap of one of these beings.. either in an album or fridge..

October 5, 2019 THE COAL SPEAKER

The North Schuylkill that almost was

Recently, the North Schuylkill class of 1969 celebrated its 50th reunion.. the class gathered to commend each other on successes, lament failures.. and laugh long into the darkness of the night as the band played on..

The class of 69’s yearbook was passed around for reunion-gatherers to relive memories and emotions.. But on the front few pages of the yearbook was a hopeful image: The way the school was set to look!

It was not at all like the North Schuylkill high school that exists today..