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PENNSYLVANIA: COAL MINERS. Miners and a car full of coal in an coal mine in Scranton
PENNSYLVANIA: COAL MINERS.
Miners and a car full of coal in an coal mine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Photograph, c1905
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Media ID 12243772
1905 Anonymous Anthracite Coal Flashlight Helmet Mine Miner Pennsylvania Scranton Shaft Smoking Underground
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures the essence of Pennsylvania's coal mining industry in the early 20th century. Taken around 1905, it showcases a group of hardworking miners alongside a fully loaded mine car deep within a coal mine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The image transports us back to an era when underground mining was at its peak, with men risking their lives daily to extract valuable anthracite coal from the earth. The anonymous American photographer skillfully uses light from a flashlight to illuminate the scene, highlighting the rugged faces and worn-out helmets of these brave workers. The atmosphere inside the mine is palpable; you can almost feel the dampness and hear echoes reverberating through narrow shafts. Amidst this gritty backdrop, we see stoic miners proudly posing next to their laboriously filled mine car. Covered in soot and dust, they symbolize resilience and determination as they contribute to America's industrial growth. It is important to acknowledge that this photo comes from The Granger Collection's carousel collection – an invaluable archive preserving historical moments like this one for future generations. As we admire this snapshot frozen in time, let us remember those who risked everything beneath our feet to power our nation forward during turn-of-the-century America.
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