Coaldale Colliery PA Petrified Tree Old Company's Lehigh Anthracite Mine-image
Coaldale Colliery PA Petrified Tree Old Company's Lehigh Anthracite Mine-image

Coaldale Colliery PA Petrified Tree Old Company's Lehigh Anthracite Mine

$ 7.59

Region: Pennsylvania Unit Type: Unit Type: Printed (Lithograph) Brand/Publisher: Old Companys Lehigh Features: Advertising Continent: North America Era: Chrome (c.1939-present) City: Coaldale Year Manufactured: 1950 Postage Condition: Unposted Number of Items in Set: 1 Signed: No Country: USA Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Unit Quantity: 1 Time Period Manufactured: 1940-1959 Unit of Sale: Single Unit Subject: Mining brand: Old Companys Lehigh Country of Origin: United States

Description

Coaldale Colliery PA Petrified Tree Old Company's Lehigh Anthracite Mine. This vintage postcard captures a fascinating scene from the Coaldale Colliery in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, showcasing "The Petrified Tree" attraction located an impressive 1000 feet below the surface. A group of visitors, equipped with headlamps, are depicted gazing at the unique geological formation within the anthracite mine. The card prominently features the iconic "Old Company's Lehigh" logo, a testament to the historical significance of the anthracite coal industry in the region. The reverse side provides an invitation to "Be Our Guests" at the Coaldale Colliery, detailing its location on U.S. 209 between Tamaqua and Mauch Chunk, PA. It highlights the availability of a guest house, protective clothing, and guided tours, inviting visitors to witness the mining and preparation of America's longest-lasting anthracite. This postcard serves as a historical artifact, illustrating the industrial heritage and early tourism efforts surrounding Pennsylvania's coal country.

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