Link to Schuylkill County Pa. underground mines history

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Post by blrman07 » Sun. Jun. 25, 2017 7:33 pm

Here is a link to an excellent group of photo's detailing how the last of the independent miners are still digging coal.

It's a good read and group of photo's.

https://www.behance.net/gallery/7340825/Hard-Coal-Last-of-the-Anthracite-Miners

 
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Post by Hambden Bob » Sun. Jun. 25, 2017 10:20 pm

Thanx,Rev !

 
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Post by freetown fred » Mon. Jun. 26, 2017 5:25 am

Gonna check this out later Padre--thanx for the post.

 
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Post by Homesteader » Mon. Jun. 26, 2017 9:53 am

Wow, great find. Those folks are true grit. Makes me appreciate the warmth those black rocks give me during the cold months.Thanks for sharing.
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Post by freetown fred » Mon. Jun. 26, 2017 11:21 am

Outstanding Padre--thanx again!!

 
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Post by Den034071 » Mon. Jun. 26, 2017 2:39 pm

Nice post Rev.jack

 
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Post by lsayre » Mon. Jun. 26, 2017 4:41 pm

Thanks Rev. Larry! Small operation underground mining is both a difficult and dangerous way to earn a living. Great pictures.

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