Coal Mining in the Anthracite Region – Electric Engine
A colorized photo post card image depicting an electric locomotive hauling loaded cars to the foot of a mine. This was a generic view of mining that took place throughout […]
Coal Mining in the Anthracite Region – Loaded Cars
A colorized photo post card image depicting loaded coal cars being placed on a cage to be raised to the surface of a mine. This was a generic view of […]
Williamstown – Sesquicentennial Medal, 1976
Both sides of a commemorative medal issued for the Sesquicentennial of Williamstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 1826-1976. The “face” side features a bust of Daniel Williams (1717-1794), founder of Williamstown. The […]
Minersville – Unidentified Coal Sructure
An undated photo post card view of an unidentified mining structure near Minersville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. _______________________________________ Corrections and additional information should be added as comments to this post.
Shamokin – Outside the Mines (2)
An undated photo post card view of a group of unidentified breaker boys, a miner and a mule outside a mine near Shamokin, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. This may be a generic […]
Shamokin – Outside the Mines (1)
An undated photo post card view of two unidentified miners and a mule outside a mine near Shamokin, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. This may be a generic view sold in various […]
Short Mountain Colliery – Men in Mine Tunnel
An undated photograph said to have been taken inside the mine at Short Mountain Colliery, Lykens Valley Coal Company, Lykens (Bear Gap), Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The photo shows a coal […]
Shamokin – Tour of the Glen Burn Mine
An undated color photo post card view of a group of tourists visiting the Glen Burn mine near Shamokin, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. The caption on the back of the card […]