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Name: Early Coal Mining in the Anthracite Region
Brand: John Stuart Richards
SKU: 9780738509785
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Early Coal Mining in the Anthracite Region

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Downtown Pittsburgh

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Mining Disasters of the Wyoming Valley

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Pittsburgh's Inclines

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Montgomery County Trolleys

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Hersheypark

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Philadelphia Landmarks and Pastimes

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Dorney Park

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Milford to the Minisink Valley

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Early Coal Mining in the Anthracite Region

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Four distinct anthracite coal fields encompass an area of 1,700 square miles in the northeastern portion of Pennsylvania. Early Coal Mining in the Anthracite Region is a journey into a world that was once very familiar.

In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, underground coal mining was at its zenith and the work of miners was more grueling and dangerous than it is today. Faces blackened by coal and helmet lamps lit by fire are no longer parts of the everyday lives of miners in the region. These vintage photographs of collieries, breakers, miners, drivers, and breaker boys illuminate the dark of the anthracite mines. The pictures of miners, roof falls, mules, and equipment deep underground tell the story of the hard lives lived around the hard coal. Above ground, breaker boys toiled in unbearable conditions inside the noisy, vibrating, soot-filled monsters known as coal breakers.

Downtown Pittsburgh

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From westward migration to the Industrial Revolution, downtown Pittsburgh has been at the center of change and progress for centuries. These images illustrate the people, the events, and the everyday scenes that make up downtown Pittsburgh's story.

Mining Disasters of the Wyoming Valley

9781467115261

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Ten-year-old Willie Hatton was excited to visit his father at the Avondale Mine on the morning of September 6, 1869. Sadly, Willie would die in his father's arms that day, and so would 108 other miners, all victims of a horrific fire that tore through the shaft, trapping the men and boys and blocking the only exit. The communities of the Wyoming Valley know firsthand the human cost of the anthracite industry. From a cave-in at Twin Shaft to an explosion at the Baltimore Tunnel to the Susquehanna River crashing through the roof at Knox, thousands of miners left for work in the morning never to return. Sadly, few of the tragedies could be called accidents. Profits took precedence over safety, leaving workers to pay the price for negligence, corruption, and greed.

Pittsburgh's Inclines

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These mailable vintage-photograph postcards showcase the inclines that were completed in 1870 and 1877 by real estate speculators hoping to capitalize on undeveloped land at the top of Coal Hill, a name given due to its many coal mines. Housing in the valleys and other low-lying areas could not accommodate the influx of new residents following the Civil War. Using technology perfected to haul coal from mines, the region's first inclined railroads, or funiculars, carried people and goods and formed a part of the Allegheny Portage Railroad. By 1900, inclines were an integral part of the city's identity. During the early decades of the 20th century, however, automobiles and trucks made access to Pittsburgh's hilltops relatively easy. Before the automobile, there were at least 15 inclines in Pittsburgh. Today, there are two: the Monongahela and Duquesne Inclines. Featured images include Mount Oliver Incline, Duquesne Incline, Monongahela Inclines, Castle Shannon Incline, Penn Incline and Knoxville Incline.

Montgomery County Trolleys

9781467129329

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This collection of mailable vintage-photograph postcards documents a time when Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, was served by 140 miles of trolley lines. In the first half of the 20th century, a wide array of trolley cars rolled over Montgomery County's rails, from quaint open streetcars rumbling through borough streets to sleek 80-mile-an-hour trolleys sailing across open fields in Upper Gwynedd and Hatfield Townships. The cars had zero emissions, and some lines were powered by renewable hydroelectric power. Taking the trolley was a convenient, affordable option for those travelling and commuting in Montgomery County, nearby Philadelphia, and points beyond. Freight was also carried on board trolleys, with prompt parcel delivery service. Fortunately, many years ago, dedicated trolley fans had the foresight to aim their cameras at these unique vehicles, providing rare glimpses not just of the trolleys but also of Montgomery County's rapidly changing landscapes.

Milford to the Minisink Valley

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The area from Milford to the Minisink Valley, "the land of falling waters," is one of the most picturesque and highly photographed areas of Pennsylvania. For decades, the region's waterfalls, streams, rivers, and lakes have drawn tourists and locals to the shaded glens filled with the rhythmic sound of falling water. The area from Milford to Bushkill in the Minisink Valley has a long tradition of comfortable boarding homes and fine restaurants. Many of the Victorian-era homes still offer an escape from the cities. Milford has retained a strong sense of community in a small village atmosphere. Milford to the Minisink Valley offers readers a look back at a time of enchanting front porches, simple transportation, frolics in pools of water, and families who loved this small town with all their heart.