Pennsylvania coal mine Black and White Stock Photos & Images

Tipple of mine. Buckeye Coal Company, Nemacolin Mine, Nemacolin, Greene County, Pennsylvania. 540268 Stock Photo

RMDHCDTR–Tipple of mine. Buckeye Coal Company, Nemacolin Mine, Nemacolin, Greene County, Pennsylvania. 540268

March 19,1912. Typical breaker boys in the Pennsylvania coal mine regions. Stock Photo

RMBTJDMM–March 19,1912. Typical breaker boys in the Pennsylvania coal mine regions.

BREAKER BOYS and other labourers at the Woodward Coal Mines, Kingston, Pennsylvania, about 1900 Stock Photo

RM2DD6MHP–BREAKER BOYS and other labourers at the Woodward Coal Mines, Kingston, Pennsylvania, about 1900

March 19,1912. Typical breaker boys in the Pennsylvania coal mine regions.. Courtesy: CSU Archives / Everett Collection Stock Photo

RMCWA5Y4–March 19,1912. Typical breaker boys in the Pennsylvania coal mine regions.. Courtesy: CSU Archives / Everett Collection

Breaker boys working in Ewen Breaker Coal Mine, South Pittston, Pennsylvania, USA 1910. A breaker boy was a coal-mining worker in the United States and United Kingdom, whose job was to separate impurities from coal by hand in a coal breaker. breaker boys were primarily children. The use of breaker boys began in the mid-1860s and did not end until the 1920s. Stock Photo

RMR2272H–Breaker boys working in Ewen Breaker Coal Mine, South Pittston, Pennsylvania, USA 1910. A breaker boy was a coal-mining worker in the United States and United Kingdom, whose job was to separate impurities from coal by hand in a coal breaker. breaker boys were primarily children. The use of breaker boys began in the mid-1860s and did not end until the 1920s.

Interior of Mine on Farm of William Giles, Union Township, Pennsylvania, USA, Jack Delano, U.S. Farm Security Administration, U.S. Office of War Information Photograph Collection, August 1940 Stock Photo

RM2H53XEX–Interior of Mine on Farm of William Giles, Union Township, Pennsylvania, USA, Jack Delano, U.S. Farm Security Administration, U.S. Office of War Information Photograph Collection, August 1940

Breaker of Chauncy, Pennsylvania colliery - coal mine, circa 1911 Stock Photo

RMD5R2D8–Breaker of Chauncy, Pennsylvania colliery - coal mine, circa 1911

BREAKER BOYS at the Woodward Coal Mine, Kingston, Pennsylvania, about 1900. The ones with headlamps are possibly mule drivers, those on the right the ones who actually sorted the coal. Photo: Lewis Hine Stock Photo

RM2DBK27B–BREAKER BOYS at the Woodward Coal Mine, Kingston, Pennsylvania, about 1900. The ones with headlamps are possibly mule drivers, those on the right the ones who actually sorted the coal. Photo: Lewis Hine

USA, Pennsylvania, Robena Mine, Two workers standing in coal mine Stock Photo

RMBNDJE5–USA, Pennsylvania, Robena Mine, Two workers standing in coal mine

Pennsylvania Coal Mining Nipper, 1911 Stock Photo

RMHRP3XT–Pennsylvania Coal Mining Nipper, 1911

RMEX6G1A–Breaker boys working in Ewen Breaker Coal Mine, South Pittston, Pennsylvania, USA 1910. A breaker boy was a coal-mining worker in the United States and United Kingdom, whose job was to separate impurities from coal by hand in a coal breaker. breaker boys

1918 coal mine seam Cork and Bottle Mine Scranton Pennsylvania Stock Photo

RMCMRWC7–1918 coal mine seam Cork and Bottle Mine Scranton Pennsylvania

Miner holding piece of coal, Coaldale, Pennsylvania Stock Photo

RMD181XX–Miner holding piece of coal, Coaldale, Pennsylvania

Blue Coal's Huber Breaker was a landmark located in the borough of Ashley, Hanover Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA. The breaker was built in 1939 to replace the Maxwell Breaker which was located at the colliery. Run-of-mine coal arriving at the breaker was washed and cleaned to remove impurities, principally slate. It was crushed and screened to specific sizes desired by customers. Considered an ultra-modern plant when constructed. It processed 7,000 tons of Anthracite coal per day.The final product was sprayed with a blue dye and sold as “Blue Coal.”It ceased operations in 1976. Stock Photo

RM2E2N1P7–Blue Coal's Huber Breaker was a landmark located in the borough of Ashley, Hanover Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA. The breaker was built in 1939 to replace the Maxwell Breaker which was located at the colliery. Run-of-mine coal arriving at the breaker was washed and cleaned to remove impurities, principally slate. It was crushed and screened to specific sizes desired by customers. Considered an ultra-modern plant when constructed. It processed 7,000 tons of Anthracite coal per day.The final product was sprayed with a blue dye and sold as “Blue Coal.”It ceased operations in 1976.

Photograph of Breaker Boys and Woodward Coal Breakers, Kingston, Pennsylvania. Dated 1906 Stock Photo

RMF7NR90–Photograph of Breaker Boys and Woodward Coal Breakers, Kingston, Pennsylvania. Dated 1906

Shenandoah, Pennsylvania. John Mitchell, President of the UMWA (United Mine Workers of America), arriving in the coal town during the Anthracite coal strike of 1902. His open four-horse carriage is surrounded by a crowd of boys. Stock Photo

RM2K6MP44–Shenandoah, Pennsylvania. John Mitchell, President of the UMWA (United Mine Workers of America), arriving in the coal town during the Anthracite coal strike of 1902. His open four-horse carriage is surrounded by a crowd of boys.

Engraving of people removing bodies from an accident at Avondale, Pennsylvania, September 1869, when 110 workers died in a colliery fire Stock Photo

RM2JK62FK–Engraving of people removing bodies from an accident at Avondale, Pennsylvania, September 1869, when 110 workers died in a colliery fire

RM2A5YWP3–Photograph of Breaker Boys and Woodward Coal Breakers, Kingston, Pennsylvania. Dated 1906

Engraving of the discovery of anthracite coal in Pennsylvania, USA in 1768, from The Underground World, circa 1878 Stock Photo

RM2TM1EFY–Engraving of the discovery of anthracite coal in Pennsylvania, USA in 1768, from The Underground World, circa 1878

A late 19th Century view of Mauch Chunk, aka Jim Thorpe, situated on the west bank of the Lehigh River in Carbon County, USA. Mauch Chunk was founded in the fall of 1818 when the Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company, headed by Josiah White, began extensive work to make the Lehigh River navigable for the transport of anthracite coal mined in Summit Hill, a small “patch town” eight miles west of Mauch Chunk. They completed a series of bear trap dams between Mauch Chunk and Easton and began transporting coal on large wooden arks down the rough-and-tumble Lehigh. Stock Photo

RMF1KXR0–A late 19th Century view of Mauch Chunk, aka Jim Thorpe, situated on the west bank of the Lehigh River in Carbon County, USA. Mauch Chunk was founded in the fall of 1818 when the Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company, headed by Josiah White, began extensive work to make the Lehigh River navigable for the transport of anthracite coal mined in Summit Hill, a small “patch town” eight miles west of Mauch Chunk. They completed a series of bear trap dams between Mauch Chunk and Easton and began transporting coal on large wooden arks down the rough-and-tumble Lehigh.

Breaker boy eating during a food break at a coal mine in Kin Stock Photo

RMK07KYF–Breaker boy eating during a food break at a coal mine in Kin

Mine dispensary. Pittsburgh Coal Company, Westland Mine, Westland, Washington County, Pennsylvania. 540259 Stock Photo

RMDHC5NE–Mine dispensary. Pittsburgh Coal Company, Westland Mine, Westland, Washington County, Pennsylvania. 540259

Pennsylvania coal miners after they have come up from the shaft, early 1900s. Courtesy: CSU Archives/Everett Collection Stock Photo

RMCWA8CW–Pennsylvania coal miners after they have come up from the shaft, early 1900s. Courtesy: CSU Archives/Everett Collection

N/A. English: 'The Washington Schoolmaster.' An editorial cartoon about the Coal strike of 1902, a strike by the United Mine Workers of America in the anthracite coal fields of eastern Pennsylvania. In the cartoon a sign on the wall states, 'Primary Classroom for Coal Barons,' and a world map shows a disproportionately large state of Pennsylvania. President Theodore Roosevelt intervened in the strike, and the cartoon depicts him as poised to dole out punishment to industry; he is holding a switch labeled 'Federal Authority.' Shown on the bench are industry leaders: financier J. P. Morgan; Geor Stock Photo

RMP5WXN0–N/A. English: 'The Washington Schoolmaster.' An editorial cartoon about the Coal strike of 1902, a strike by the United Mine Workers of America in the anthracite coal fields of eastern Pennsylvania. In the cartoon a sign on the wall states, 'Primary Classroom for Coal Barons,' and a world map shows a disproportionately large state of Pennsylvania. President Theodore Roosevelt intervened in the strike, and the cartoon depicts him as poised to dole out punishment to industry; he is holding a switch labeled 'Federal Authority.' Shown on the bench are industry leaders: financier J. P. Morgan; Geor

William Giles, Miner-Farmer, head and shoulders Portrait, Union Township, Pennsylvania, USA, Jack Delano, U.S. Farm Security Administration, U.S. Office of War Information Photograph Collection, August 1940 Stock Photo

RM2H53XF3–William Giles, Miner-Farmer, head and shoulders Portrait, Union Township, Pennsylvania, USA, Jack Delano, U.S. Farm Security Administration, U.S. Office of War Information Photograph Collection, August 1940

Tipple of mine. Buckeye Coal Company, Nemacolin Mine, Nemacolin, Greene County, Pennsylvania. Stock Photo

RMW6MFY3–Tipple of mine. Buckeye Coal Company, Nemacolin Mine, Nemacolin, Greene County, Pennsylvania.

Half-Length Portrait of Miner working in Mine on Farm near Ellen Mills, Pennsylvania, USA, Jack Delano, U.S. Farm Security Administration, September 1940 Stock Photo

RM2FX5HTK–Half-Length Portrait of Miner working in Mine on Farm near Ellen Mills, Pennsylvania, USA, Jack Delano, U.S. Farm Security Administration, September 1940

AERIAL VIEW OF COAL MINING REGION AND SMALL TOWN SOUTH OF HAZELTOWN, PA CIRCA MAY 1965 Stock Photo

RMK4E38E–AERIAL VIEW OF COAL MINING REGION AND SMALL TOWN SOUTH OF HAZELTOWN, PA CIRCA MAY 1965

Anthracite Coal Strip-Mine, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 Stock Photo

RMDMAXYN–Anthracite Coal Strip-Mine, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905

RMBTJF1A–Pennsylvania coal miners after they have come up from the shaft, early 1900s. Courtesy: CSU Archives/Everett Collection

Miner at Dougherty's mine, near Falls Creek, Pennsylvania, USA, Jack Delano, U.S. Farm Security Administration, August 1940 Stock Photo

RM2F33068–Miner at Dougherty's mine, near Falls Creek, Pennsylvania, USA, Jack Delano, U.S. Farm Security Administration, August 1940

1918 coal mine mule stables stable Cork and Bottle Mine Scranton Pennsylvania Stock Photo

RFCMRWAR–1918 coal mine mule stables stable Cork and Bottle Mine Scranton Pennsylvania

RM2E2N2H7–Blue Coal's Huber Breaker was a landmark located in the borough of Ashley, Hanover Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA. The breaker was built in 1939 to replace the Maxwell Breaker which was located at the colliery. Run-of-mine coal arriving at the breaker was washed and cleaned to remove impurities, principally slate. It was crushed and screened to specific sizes desired by customers. Considered an ultra-modern plant when constructed. It processed 7,000 tons of Anthracite coal per day.The final product was sprayed with a blue dye and sold as “Blue Coal.”It ceased operations in 1976.

Two Coal Miners, Pennsylvania, USA, circa 1890 Stock Photo

RMETBMP5–Two Coal Miners, Pennsylvania, USA, circa 1890

Child laborers in front of a coal mine in S. Pittstin, Pennsylvania. The photo was taken by photographer Lewis Wicker Hine on behalf of the National Child Labor Committee. Lewis Heine devoted his work to child labor in the USA and Europe. Between 1908 and 1921 about 5,000 photos were taken. Lewis considered himself as a social documentary photographer. Stock Photo

RMTA300X–Child laborers in front of a coal mine in S. Pittstin, Pennsylvania. The photo was taken by photographer Lewis Wicker Hine on behalf of the National Child Labor Committee. Lewis Heine devoted his work to child labor in the USA and Europe. Between 1908 and 1921 about 5,000 photos were taken. Lewis considered himself as a social documentary photographer.

Worker Operating Electric Motor Hauling Coal Cars to Floor of Mine Shaft, near Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 Stock Photo

RMDMB23F–Worker Operating Electric Motor Hauling Coal Cars to Floor of Mine Shaft, near Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905

RM2JPYTB0–Tipple of mine. Buckeye Coal Company, Nemacolin Mine, Nemacolin, Greene County, Pennsylvania.

Three Miners Laying Track in Montour No. 4 Mine of Pittsburgh Coal Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, John Collier for Office of War Information, November 1942 Stock Photo

RMG8KC75–Three Miners Laying Track in Montour No. 4 Mine of Pittsburgh Coal Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, John Collier for Office of War Information, November 1942

Canal Boats Receiving Coal, Mount Pisgah, Mauch Cunk “Bear Mountain,” Pennsylvania, United States, American Victorian Engraving, 1872 Stock Photo

RMRA468N–Canal Boats Receiving Coal, Mount Pisgah, Mauch Cunk “Bear Mountain,” Pennsylvania, United States, American Victorian Engraving, 1872

Finleyville - at mouth of mine, 1913. Shows people at the Cincinnati coal mine, located near Finleyville, Pennsylvania, where a fire and explosion resulted in the deaths of 97 miners on April 23, 1913. Stock Photo

RM2XAKWEY–Finleyville - at mouth of mine, 1913. Shows people at the Cincinnati coal mine, located near Finleyville, Pennsylvania, where a fire and explosion resulted in the deaths of 97 miners on April 23, 1913.

Interior of company store. Pittsburgh Coal Company, Westland Mine, Westland, Washington County, Pennsylvania. 540316 Stock Photo

RMDHC4PR–Interior of company store. Pittsburgh Coal Company, Westland Mine, Westland, Washington County, Pennsylvania. 540316

Dust covered Breaker Boys at the Woodward Coal Mines, Kingston, Pennsylvania. The youngest coal mine workers started at this Stock Photo

RMCWC114–Dust covered Breaker Boys at the Woodward Coal Mines, Kingston, Pennsylvania. The youngest coal mine workers started at this

In the Valley of Wyoming, Pennsylvania (Interior of a Coal Mine, Susquehanna) 1852 Thomas Addison Richards This is one of two drawings (see also 1974.197.3) Richards executed as designs for wood-engraved illustrations to accompany an article he wrote for “Harper’s New Monthly Magazine,” published in October 1853. Like John Hazelhurst Latrobe, who had visited the area earlier, Richards made scenic views of the Susquehanna River region, but here he depicted mining activity in the coal-rich Wyoming Valley of the Susquehanna. The glowing lights in the two drawings are probably candles affixed to t Stock Photo

RM2HH91FE–In the Valley of Wyoming, Pennsylvania (Interior of a Coal Mine, Susquehanna) 1852 Thomas Addison Richards This is one of two drawings (see also 1974.197.3) Richards executed as designs for wood-engraved illustrations to accompany an article he wrote for “Harper’s New Monthly Magazine,” published in October 1853. Like John Hazelhurst Latrobe, who had visited the area earlier, Richards made scenic views of the Susquehanna River region, but here he depicted mining activity in the coal-rich Wyoming Valley of the Susquehanna. The glowing lights in the two drawings are probably candles affixed to t

In the Valley of Wyoming, Pennsylvania (Interior of a Coal Mine, Susquehanna) MET 203099 Stock Photo

RMM07A5H–In the Valley of Wyoming, Pennsylvania (Interior of a Coal Mine, Susquehanna) MET 203099

Mine dispensary. Pittsburgh Coal Company, Westland Mine, Westland, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Stock Photo

RMW6JG9H–Mine dispensary. Pittsburgh Coal Company, Westland Mine, Westland, Washington County, Pennsylvania.

In the Valley of Wyoming, Pennsylvania (Interior of a Coal Mine, Susquehanna) MET ap1974.197.4 Stock Photo

RMM06Y8M–In the Valley of Wyoming, Pennsylvania (Interior of a Coal Mine, Susquehanna) MET ap1974.197.4

FIRE IN A PENNSYLVANIA COAL MINE. MECHANICAL INVENTIONS. CLUTCH FOR BOW STRINGS. A Plucky and Intelligent Dog., scientific american, 1880-08-28 Stock Photo

RM2ABWN46–FIRE IN A PENNSYLVANIA COAL MINE. MECHANICAL INVENTIONS. CLUTCH FOR BOW STRINGS. A Plucky and Intelligent Dog., scientific american, 1880-08-28

Entrance to a Coal Mine in the Valley of Wyoming, Pennsylvania (Entrance to a Coal Mine, Susquehanna) MET 203098 11878 Stock Photo

RMKNHXJT–Entrance to a Coal Mine in the Valley of Wyoming, Pennsylvania (Entrance to a Coal Mine, Susquehanna) MET 203098 11878

Dust covered Breaker Boys at the Woodward Coal Mines, Kingston, Pennsylvania. The youngest coal mine workers started at this dirty, unskilled work. C. 1900. Stock Photo

RMC13KEN–Dust covered Breaker Boys at the Woodward Coal Mines, Kingston, Pennsylvania. The youngest coal mine workers started at this dirty, unskilled work. C. 1900.

Entrance to a Coal Mine in the Valley of Wyoming, Pennsylvania (Entrance to a Coal Mine, Susquehanna) MET ap1974.197.3 11878 Stock Photo

RMKNE3C0–Entrance to a Coal Mine in the Valley of Wyoming, Pennsylvania (Entrance to a Coal Mine, Susquehanna) MET ap1974.197.3 11878

1918 coal mine lining wall with concrete miner Cork and Bottle Mine Scranton Pennsylvania Stock Photo

RMCMRWB1–1918 coal mine lining wall with concrete miner Cork and Bottle Mine Scranton Pennsylvania

RM2E2N302–Blue Coal's Huber Breaker was a landmark located in the borough of Ashley, Hanover Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA. The breaker was built in 1939 to replace the Maxwell Breaker which was located at the colliery. Run-of-mine coal arriving at the breaker was washed and cleaned to remove impurities, principally slate. It was crushed and screened to specific sizes desired by customers. Considered an ultra-modern plant when constructed. It processed 7,000 tons of Anthracite coal per day.The final product was sprayed with a blue dye and sold as “Blue Coal.”It ceased operations in 1976.

. Our field and forest trees. Trees. Is There a Wood Famine Coming? 51 graph poles can be saved from quick decay by what is called the " creosote process." When a fragment of very thin shaving Is seen by the aid of a microscope we learn that wood Is like a hon- eycomb : It is a mass of little cells. In freshly hewn timber these cells are filled with air and sap.. From V. S. Forest Circular No. 111. Fig. 17. View in a Pennsylvania coal mine, showing the great amount of timber that is used. By the creosote process the air and moisture are drawn out of the wood cells, and then creosote Stock Photo

RMRE36GP–. Our field and forest trees. Trees. Is There a Wood Famine Coming? 51 graph poles can be saved from quick decay by what is called the " creosote process." When a fragment of very thin shaving Is seen by the aid of a microscope we learn that wood Is like a hon- eycomb : It is a mass of little cells. In freshly hewn timber these cells are filled with air and sap.. From V. S. Forest Circular No. 111. Fig. 17. View in a Pennsylvania coal mine, showing the great amount of timber that is used. By the creosote process the air and moisture are drawn out of the wood cells, and then creosote

Breaker Boys, Lewis Hine, 1910 Stock Photo

RMHRKK22–Breaker Boys, Lewis Hine, 1910

Engraving depicting the process of mining of Anthracite. Wagons of Anthracite are loaded and brought to the barges. Dated 19th century Stock Photo

RMMR4W2H–Engraving depicting the process of mining of Anthracite. Wagons of Anthracite are loaded and brought to the barges. Dated 19th century

School for miner's children. Buckeye Coal Company, Nemacolin Mine, Nemacolin, Greene County, Pennsylvania. Stock Photo

RM2HF9WMR–School for miner's children. Buckeye Coal Company, Nemacolin Mine, Nemacolin, Greene County, Pennsylvania.

Miners Having Lunch in Machine Shop, Montour No. 4 Mine of Pittsburgh Coal Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, John Collier for Office of War Information, November 1942 Stock Photo

RMG8KC6Y–Miners Having Lunch in Machine Shop, Montour No. 4 Mine of Pittsburgh Coal Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, John Collier for Office of War Information, November 1942

Mauch Cunk “Bear Mountain,” Pennsylvania, United States, American Victorian Engraving, 1872 Stock Photo

RMRA45XT–Mauch Cunk “Bear Mountain,” Pennsylvania, United States, American Victorian Engraving, 1872

Miners leaving entrance to coal mine near Scranton, PA., 1912. Stock Photo

RM2X2216E–Miners leaving entrance to coal mine near Scranton, PA., 1912.

School for miner's children. Buckeye Coal Company, Nemacolin Mine, Nemacolin, Greene County, Pennsylvania. 540322 Stock Photo

RMDHCBTH–School for miner's children. Buckeye Coal Company, Nemacolin Mine, Nemacolin, Greene County, Pennsylvania. 540322

Five miners going into the Slope, descending into coal mine, Hazelton, Pennsylvania. Note the man in a suit, standing on the Stock Photo

RMCWC11D–Five miners going into the Slope, descending into coal mine, Hazelton, Pennsylvania. Note the man in a suit, standing on the

Entrance to a Coal Mine in the Valley of Wyoming, Pennsylvania (Entrance to a Coal Mine, Susquehanna) 1852 Thomas Addison Richards This is one of two drawings (see also 1974.197.4) Richards executed as designs for wood-engraved illustrations to accompany an article he wrote for “Harper’s New Monthly Magazine,” published in October 1853. Like John Hazelhurst Latrobe, who had visited the area earlier, Richards made scenic views of the Susquehanna River region, but here he depicted mining activity in the coal-rich Wyoming Valley of the Susquehanna. The glowing lights in the two drawings are proba Stock Photo

RM2HH4J4E–Entrance to a Coal Mine in the Valley of Wyoming, Pennsylvania (Entrance to a Coal Mine, Susquehanna) 1852 Thomas Addison Richards This is one of two drawings (see also 1974.197.4) Richards executed as designs for wood-engraved illustrations to accompany an article he wrote for “Harper’s New Monthly Magazine,” published in October 1853. Like John Hazelhurst Latrobe, who had visited the area earlier, Richards made scenic views of the Susquehanna River region, but here he depicted mining activity in the coal-rich Wyoming Valley of the Susquehanna. The glowing lights in the two drawings are proba

Dorr thickener at mine. Buckeye Coal Company, Nemacolin Mine, Nemacolin, Greene County, Pennsylvania. Stock Photo

RMW6GC46–Dorr thickener at mine. Buckeye Coal Company, Nemacolin Mine, Nemacolin, Greene County, Pennsylvania.

William B. Wilson (1862-1934), Scottish-American labor leader and politician, first Secretary of Labor (1913-1921) under President Woodrow Wilson. He worked as a child laborer in coal mines, was secretary-treasurer of the United Mine Workers of America from 1900 to 1908, and represented Pennsylvania in Congress. Stock Photo

RMC13KXX–William B. Wilson (1862-1934), Scottish-American labor leader and politician, first Secretary of Labor (1913-1921) under President Woodrow Wilson. He worked as a child laborer in coal mines, was secretary-treasurer of the United Mine Workers of America from 1900 to 1908, and represented Pennsylvania in Congress.

1918 coal mine electric mechanical loader miner Cork and Bottle Mine Scranton Pennsylvania Stock Photo

RMCMRWBT–1918 coal mine electric mechanical loader miner Cork and Bottle Mine Scranton Pennsylvania

RM2E2N51K–Blue Coal's Huber Breaker was a landmark located in the borough of Ashley, Hanover Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA. The breaker was built in 1939 to replace the Maxwell Breaker which was located at the colliery. Run-of-mine coal arriving at the breaker was washed and cleaned to remove impurities, principally slate. It was crushed and screened to specific sizes desired by customers. Considered an ultra-modern plant when constructed. It processed 7,000 tons of Anthracite coal per day.The final product was sprayed with a blue dye and sold as “Blue Coal.”It ceased operations in 1976.

History of the United States from the earliest discovery of America to the end of 1902 . Coal Strike at Shenandoah, Pa., 1902. A Strikers Picket. the Pennsylvania legislature should thesepowers be called to deal with the problem.On October 3d President Roosevelt calledthe coal operators and President Mitchellof the United Mine Workers to a confer-ence at the White House, urging them. I902] THE RISE OF ROOSEVELT 403 to agree. His effort, at first seeming un-successful, was much criticised, but veryfew failed to praise it when, a few dayslater, it was found to have succeeded com-pletely. An able Stock Photo

RM2AJERET–History of the United States from the earliest discovery of America to the end of 1902 . Coal Strike at Shenandoah, Pa., 1902. A Strikers Picket. the Pennsylvania legislature should thesepowers be called to deal with the problem.On October 3d President Roosevelt calledthe coal operators and President Mitchellof the United Mine Workers to a confer-ence at the White House, urging them. I902] THE RISE OF ROOSEVELT 403 to agree. His effort, at first seeming un-successful, was much criticised, but veryfew failed to praise it when, a few dayslater, it was found to have succeeded com-pletely. An able

The Great Reading Strike, 1888 Stock Photo

RMHRKK35–The Great Reading Strike, 1888

Street in company housing project. Buckeye Coal Company, Nemacolin Mine, Nemacolin, Greene County, Pennsylvania. - Stock Photo

RM2HJ5BT6–Street in company housing project. Buckeye Coal Company, Nemacolin Mine, Nemacolin, Greene County, Pennsylvania. -

Miner Having Lunch in Machine Shop, Montour No. 4 Mine of Pittsburgh Coal Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, John Collier for Office of War Information, November 1942 Stock Photo

RMG8KC6X–Miner Having Lunch in Machine Shop, Montour No. 4 Mine of Pittsburgh Coal Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, John Collier for Office of War Information, November 1942

Mount Pisgah, Mauch Cunk “Bear Mountain,” Pennsylvania, United States, American Victorian Engraving, 1872 Stock Photo

RMRA462C–Mount Pisgah, Mauch Cunk “Bear Mountain,” Pennsylvania, United States, American Victorian Engraving, 1872

Miners at Work in Anthracite Coal Mine near Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 Stock Photo

RMDMAY2B–Miners at Work in Anthracite Coal Mine near Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905

Scene at lamp house. Pittsburgh Coal Company, Westland Mine, Westland, Washington, County, Pennsylvania. 540335 Stock Photo

RMDHCBFC–Scene at lamp house. Pittsburgh Coal Company, Westland Mine, Westland, Washington, County, Pennsylvania. 540335

Miners at American Radiator Mine, Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, USA, Carl Mydans, U.S. Resettlement Administration, February 1936 Stock Photo

RMMN770M–Miners at American Radiator Mine, Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, USA, Carl Mydans, U.S. Resettlement Administration, February 1936

Families and friends waiting at the mouth of the Marianna Coal Mine after the explosion of November 30, 1908. 154 miners were Stock Photo

RMCWC127–Families and friends waiting at the mouth of the Marianna Coal Mine after the explosion of November 30, 1908. 154 miners were

Miner Shoveling Coal during War Production Drive, Beaver Brook, Pennsylvania, USA, William Perlitch for Office of War Information, October 1942 Stock Photo

RMMN77E6–Miner Shoveling Coal during War Production Drive, Beaver Brook, Pennsylvania, USA, William Perlitch for Office of War Information, October 1942

Scene at lamp house. Pittsburgh Coal Company, Westland Mine, Westland, Washington, County, Pennsylvania. Stock Photo

RMW6M1J1–Scene at lamp house. Pittsburgh Coal Company, Westland Mine, Westland, Washington, County, Pennsylvania.

Miner at Dougherty's Mine, near Falls Creek, Pennsylvania, USA, Jack Delano, U.S. Farm Security Administration, U.S. Office of War Information Photograph Collection, August 1940 Stock Photo

RM2H6YMG3–Miner at Dougherty's Mine, near Falls Creek, Pennsylvania, USA, Jack Delano, U.S. Farm Security Administration, U.S. Office of War Information Photograph Collection, August 1940

Miners among coal boxes, S. Wilkes-Barre, PA., 1912. Stock Photo

RM2X2216G–Miners among coal boxes, S. Wilkes-Barre, PA., 1912.

Five miners going into the Slope, descending into coal mine, Hazelton, Pennsylvania. Note the man in a suit, standing on the steps, probably a manager. Immigrants from Eastern Europe were recruited for mining, and many of their managers were first and second generation Irish Americans. c1905. Stock Photo

RMC13KEY–Five miners going into the Slope, descending into coal mine, Hazelton, Pennsylvania. Note the man in a suit, standing on the steps, probably a manager. Immigrants from Eastern Europe were recruited for mining, and many of their managers were first and second generation Irish Americans. c1905.

1918 Coal mine undercutting Compressed air puncher Cork and Bottle Mine Scranton Pennsylvania Stock Photo

RMCMRWB2–1918 Coal mine undercutting Compressed air puncher Cork and Bottle Mine Scranton Pennsylvania

RM2E2N5W1–Blue Coal's Huber Breaker was a landmark located in the borough of Ashley, Hanover Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA. The breaker was built in 1939 to replace the Maxwell Breaker which was located at the colliery. Run-of-mine coal arriving at the breaker was washed and cleaned to remove impurities, principally slate. It was crushed and screened to specific sizes desired by customers. Considered an ultra-modern plant when constructed. It processed 7,000 tons of Anthracite coal per day.The final product was sprayed with a blue dye and sold as “Blue Coal.”It ceased operations in 1976.

. A dictionary of the fossils of Pennsylvania and neighboring states named in the reports and catalogues of the survey ... Paleontology. Lepi. 312 (Kidney bed) of the Blossburg coal field in Tioga Co. Pa. which is probably the equivalent of the Sharon coal, and of the famous Lykens Valley anthracite bed of Dauphin Co. (G5, 52).—Then in the middle of the E. Broad Top Conglomerate (T3, 71). Then under the Tionesta sandstone at Eckert's bridge, Lawrence Co. (Q2, 85).—Then, in the first and second coal beds above the Conglomerate at the old Barnet mine, Broad Top, etc. (T3, 61, 315); and its leave Stock Photo

RMRD7NPT–. A dictionary of the fossils of Pennsylvania and neighboring states named in the reports and catalogues of the survey ... Paleontology. Lepi. 312 (Kidney bed) of the Blossburg coal field in Tioga Co. Pa. which is probably the equivalent of the Sharon coal, and of the famous Lykens Valley anthracite bed of Dauphin Co. (G5, 52).—Then in the middle of the E. Broad Top Conglomerate (T3, 71). Then under the Tionesta sandstone at Eckert's bridge, Lawrence Co. (Q2, 85).—Then, in the first and second coal beds above the Conglomerate at the old Barnet mine, Broad Top, etc. (T3, 61, 315); and its leave

RM2E2WY24–A group of coal miners working on the Dam and water pumps at Blue Coal's Wanamie Coal mine workings .Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA. The Blue Coal Corporation would dye their coal Blue. 'Blue Coal' is the term for a once-popular and trademarked brand of anthracite, mined by the Glen Alden Coal Company in Pennsylvania, and sprayed with a blue dye at the mine before shipping to its northeastern U.S. markets to distinguish it from its competitors.

Two Laborers working in the Blue Coal's Huber Breaker. The Huber was a landmark located in the borough of Ashley, Hanover Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA. The breaker was built in 1939 to replace the Maxwell Breaker which was located at the colliery. Run-of-mine coal arriving at the breaker was washed and cleaned to remove impurities, principally slate. It was crushed and screened to specific sizes desired by customers. Considered an ultra-modern plant when constructed. It processed 7,000 tons of Anthracite coal per day.The final product was sprayed with a blue dye and sold as “Blu Stock Photo

RM2E3D0C1–Two Laborers working in the Blue Coal's Huber Breaker. The Huber was a landmark located in the borough of Ashley, Hanover Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA. The breaker was built in 1939 to replace the Maxwell Breaker which was located at the colliery. Run-of-mine coal arriving at the breaker was washed and cleaned to remove impurities, principally slate. It was crushed and screened to specific sizes desired by customers. Considered an ultra-modern plant when constructed. It processed 7,000 tons of Anthracite coal per day.The final product was sprayed with a blue dye and sold as “Blu

This is the Susquehanna #6 Breaker in Glen Lyon ,Pennsylvania. Owned by the Susquehanna Coal Company. Construction of the colliery began in the 1870s and was completed in 1885 when Breaker No. 6 went on line. It was in operation until 1967. Demolition of the colliery started about 1970. In October 1974, a fire completely destroyed the breaker. Stock Photo

RM2E3TN33–This is the Susquehanna #6 Breaker in Glen Lyon ,Pennsylvania. Owned by the Susquehanna Coal Company. Construction of the colliery began in the 1870s and was completed in 1885 when Breaker No. 6 went on line. It was in operation until 1967. Demolition of the colliery started about 1970. In October 1974, a fire completely destroyed the breaker.

Interior of company dispensary. Pittsburgh Coal Company, Westland Mine, Westland, Washington County, Pennsylvania. 540262 Stock Photo

RMDHC4P0–Interior of company dispensary. Pittsburgh Coal Company, Westland Mine, Westland, Washington County, Pennsylvania. 540262

Glen-Nan Coal Company operation at the Forge Slope ended on February 24 1 pm Sunday Last pile of anthracite coal mined at the Forge Slope 1974 is seen here. This is generally considered the end of Deep coal mining in Luzerne County Pennsylvania USA . Stock Photo

RM2E38AAM–Glen-Nan Coal Company operation at the Forge Slope ended on February 24 1 pm Sunday Last pile of anthracite coal mined at the Forge Slope 1974 is seen here. This is generally considered the end of Deep coal mining in Luzerne County Pennsylvania USA .

Shrouded victims of the Marianna Mine loaded onto a horse drawn wagon. The coal mine explosion on November 30, 1908 killed 154, Stock Photo

RMCWC123–Shrouded victims of the Marianna Mine loaded onto a horse drawn wagon. The coal mine explosion on November 30, 1908 killed 154,

The Demolition of the Harry E. Coal Breaker Also known as “The Bucket Of Blood” April 14 1995 at Swoyersville Pennsylvania. USA . Anthracite Coal Region of Wyoming Valley Pennsylvania. Stock Photo

RM2EW42FR–The Demolition of the Harry E. Coal Breaker Also known as “The Bucket Of Blood” April 14 1995 at Swoyersville Pennsylvania. USA . Anthracite Coal Region of Wyoming Valley Pennsylvania.

Interior of company store. Pittsburgh Coal Company, Westland Mine, Westland, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Stock Photo

RMW6HXG0–Interior of company store. Pittsburgh Coal Company, Westland Mine, Westland, Washington County, Pennsylvania.

Miner, who also runs a Farm, at end of workday, Dougherty's Mine, near Falls Creek, Pennsylvania, USA, Jack Delano, U.S. Farm Security Administration, U.S. Office of War Information Photograph Collection, August 1940 Stock Photo

RM2H6YMEM–Miner, who also runs a Farm, at end of workday, Dougherty's Mine, near Falls Creek, Pennsylvania, USA, Jack Delano, U.S. Farm Security Administration, U.S. Office of War Information Photograph Collection, August 1940

Breaker boys, Woodward Coal Mines, Kingston, Pa., c1900. Stock Photo

RM2R907XW–Breaker boys, Woodward Coal Mines, Kingston, Pa., c1900.

Miners Going into Coal Mine, Near Hazelton, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 Stock Photo

RMDF44MA–Miners Going into Coal Mine, Near Hazelton, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905

RMC13KFB–Shrouded victims of the Marianna Mine loaded onto a horse drawn wagon. The coal mine explosion on November 30, 1908 killed 154,

Anthracite Mine Workers at War Bond Rally, Pennsylvania, USA, William Perlitch for Office of War Information, October 1942 Stock Photo

RMMN77E5–Anthracite Mine Workers at War Bond Rally, Pennsylvania, USA, William Perlitch for Office of War Information, October 1942

1918 coal mine Compressed air Jackhammer drill Cork and Bottle Mine Scranton Pennsylvania Stock Photo

RMCMRWB6–1918 coal mine Compressed air Jackhammer drill Cork and Bottle Mine Scranton Pennsylvania

Miners at American Radiator Mine, Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, USA, Carl Mydans for U.S. Resettlement Administration, February 1936 Stock Photo

RMH2NKCR–Miners at American Radiator Mine, Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, USA, Carl Mydans for U.S. Resettlement Administration, February 1936

. A dictionary of the fossils of Pennsylvania and neighboring states named in the reports and catalogues of the survey ... Paleontology. 313- Lepi.. the low anthracite beds at Minersville, Lehigh Summit mine, and Carbondale, Pa.—Occurs in the Rhode Island coal meas- ures ; and at Mazon Creek, 111.—XIII, lepidodendron appendiculatum,, Europe. See Liepidoden- dron aculeatum. XIII lepidodendron aurioulatum^ found with Lepidodendron acuminatum. XIII Lepidodendron brittsii. (Lesquereux, Pa. Geo. Sur. Rt. P. Goal Flora, page 368, plate 63, ^^:r^f^W^i figs. 1, 2.) GoUett's Indiana Re- "^ '^P^y Stock Photo

RMRD7NPG–. A dictionary of the fossils of Pennsylvania and neighboring states named in the reports and catalogues of the survey ... Paleontology. 313- Lepi.. the low anthracite beds at Minersville, Lehigh Summit mine, and Carbondale, Pa.—Occurs in the Rhode Island coal meas- ures ; and at Mazon Creek, 111.—XIII, lepidodendron appendiculatum,, Europe. See Liepidoden- dron aculeatum. XIII lepidodendron aurioulatum^ found with Lepidodendron acuminatum. XIII Lepidodendron brittsii. (Lesquereux, Pa. Geo. Sur. Rt. P. Goal Flora, page 368, plate 63, ^^:r^f^W^i figs. 1, 2.) GoUett's Indiana Re- "^ '^P^y

Dorr thickener at mine. Buckeye Coal Company, Nemacolin Mine, Nemacolin, Greene County, Pennsylvania. 540270 Stock Photo

RMDHBMM1–Dorr thickener at mine. Buckeye Coal Company, Nemacolin Mine, Nemacolin, Greene County, Pennsylvania. 540270

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