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Entrance to an Anthracite Coal Mine
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Entrance to an Anthracite Coal Mine
No.2 Slope - Entrance to an Anthracite Coal Mine, Pennsylvania, USA - the miners are shown on a gun boat, descending by an inclined slope into the mine. Date: circa 1910s
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Chain Coal Descending Descent Inclined Mine Miners Pennsylvania Slope Transported Wagon Anthracite
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of descent into the depths of an Anthracite Coal Mine in Pennsylvania, USA, during the early 1900s. The image, titled 'No.2 Slope - Entrance to an Anthracite Coal Mine,' depicts a group of miners aboard a gun boat, a unique mode of transportation used to carry them and their equipment down the inclined slope into the mine. The miners, dressed in heavy work clothes and protective gear, appear focused and determined as they make their descent, their faces set with determination and grit. The mine entrance looms large in the background, a dark and imposing structure that represents the harsh realities of coal mining in America during this era. The use of a gun boat for transportation was a common practice in anthracite coal mines, as the steep slopes required a robust and efficient means of transport. The miners and their equipment would be winched down the slope on large carriages or wagons, attached to a long chain that wound around a drum at the top of the slope. The photograph provides a glimpse into the daily life of coal miners during this period, a time when the demand for coal was high, and the working conditions were often dangerous and challenging. Despite the risks, these miners continued to toil in the mines, providing the fuel that powered America's industrial revolution and fueled its economic growth. This image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and hardships endured by the men and women who worked in the coal mines of Pennsylvania and across the United States during the 1910s.
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