Coaldale PA Coal Mine Mammoth Vein Lehigh Anthracite Postcard-image
Coaldale PA Coal Mine Mammoth Vein Lehigh Anthracite Postcard-image

Coaldale PA Coal Mine Mammoth Vein Lehigh Anthracite Postcard

$ 7.07

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

Description

Coaldale PA Coal Mine Mammoth Vein Lehigh Anthracite Postcard. This compelling vintage postcard offers a rare glimpse into the heart of Pennsylvania's anthracite coal industry, specifically "The Mammoth Vein" at Coaldale Colliery. The black and white image vividly portrays miners at work within the immense coal seam, highlighting the scale and labor involved in extracting this valuable resource. The postcard was published by "The Old Company's Lehigh Anthracite," a significant player in the region's mining history, promoting their long-lasting anthracite coal. The reverse side provides fascinating promotional details, inviting guests to visit the Coaldale Colliery between Tamaqua and Mauch Chunk, PA, to witness the mining process firsthand. This piece serves as both a historical document and a unique collectible, capturing the essence of early 20th-century industrial heritage and the proud legacy of Pennsylvania's coal country. It's a striking representation of a bygone era, perfect for enthusiasts of industrial history, Pennsylvaniaiana, or mining memorabilia.

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