Coaldale Breaker PA Postcard - Lehigh Navigation Coal Co. Anthracite Mine-image
Coaldale Breaker PA Postcard - Lehigh Navigation Coal Co. Anthracite Mine-image

Coaldale Breaker PA Postcard - Lehigh Navigation Coal Co. Anthracite Mine

$ 7.59

Time Period Manufactured: 1940-1960 Continent: North America Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Subject: Mining Unit Quantity: 1 Unit Type: Unit Features: Divided Back Brand/Publisher: The Old Company brand: The Old Company Region: Pennsylvania Country: United States Postage Condition: Unposted Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) Type: Printed (Lithograph) Country of Origin: United States Year Manufactured: 1950 Signed: No City: Coaldale Unit of Sale: Single Unit Number of Items in Set: 1

Description

Coaldale Breaker PA Postcard - Lehigh Navigation Coal Co. Anthracite Mine. Colliery in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. This captivating vintage postcard showcases the impressive Coaldale Breaker, a vital part of the Lehigh Navigation Coal Co. Colliery in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. The image features the massive industrial plant, described as a "$1,000,000 plant" dedicated to cleaning and preparing Old Company's Anthracite. The detailed depiction captures the scale of the operation, highlighting its significance to the region's coal industry and the broader energy landscape. The reverse side provides intriguing historical context, inviting guests to tour the Coaldale Colliery, located on U.S. 209 between Tamaqua and Mauch Chunk, PA. It details the availability of a guest house, protective clothing, and guided tours, emphasizing the opportunity to witness the mining and preparation of "America's longest-lasting anthracite." This postcard serves as a unique historical artifact, documenting a pivotal era of industrial heritage and the marketing efforts of a prominent coal company. It's a must-have for collectors of Pennsylvania history, industrial Americana, and vintage mining memorabilia.

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