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PENNSYLVANIA: COKE OVENS. Coke ovens at the mine at Connellsville, Pennsylvania
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PENNSYLVANIA: COKE OVENS. Coke ovens at the mine at Connellsville, Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA: COKE OVENS.
Coke ovens at the mine at Connellsville, Pennsylvania. Stereograph, c1920
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Media ID 13139703
1920 Burning Coal Mine Coke Mine Miner Mining Oven Pennsylvania Smoke Wheelbarrow Stereograph
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "PENNSYLVANIA: COKE OVENS" takes us back to the early 1920s in Connellsville, Pennsylvania. The image showcases a scene from the coal mining industry, capturing the essence of hard work and determination. In this stereograph, we see a group of men laboring at the coke ovens. These brave miners are surrounded by billowing smoke as they tend to their tasks with unwavering focus. The burning coal emits an intense heat that fills the air with a sense of urgency and purpose. The composition highlights both the physicality and danger involved in this line of work. Men can be seen pushing wheelbarrows filled with materials necessary for coke production, while others monitor the ovens closely to ensure efficiency and safety. The monochromatic tones add depth to this historical snapshot, emphasizing every detail - from the worn-out clothes on these dedicated workers' backs to their determined expressions etched with sweat and soot. This photograph is not just a mere depiction of industrialization; it represents an era when America relied heavily on its natural resources for progress. It serves as a reminder of our nation's rich history shaped by those who labored tirelessly underground, fueling growth and innovation. Granger Art on Demand has beautifully preserved this piece from their collection, allowing us to reflect upon our past while appreciating how far we have come since then.
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