A newspaper photograph from 1972 of Norman J. Wolfe (1919-1992), an independent coal miner, a.k.a. bootlegger, standing at the entrance to his Sharp Mountain Coal Mine near Tremont, Schuylkill County, […]
A newspaper photograph of Clyde L. Machamer holding a “We Burn Coal” poster. The photo was published in the Pottsville Republican on December 1, 1965, with the following caption: PROMOTES […]
An undated photograph of Tulpehocken Street, looking south, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. ____________________________________________ Image from the Facebook page of the Pinegrove Historical Society. Follow and receive regular postings of photos of items […]
An undated advertising match book cover for the Pine Forest Restaurant, Route 443, Pine Grove, R. D. 2, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Bring the family We’ll serve you a Meal or […]
A portrait of Gov. Arthur H. James (1883-1973), a Republican who took the side of the “bootleg” miners in the debate over strip mining in the southern anthracite coal fields. […]
An envelope or cover with corner card for Hess Brothers, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, mailed from the Pine Grove Post Office, with circular date stamp June 18, 1912, 6 […]
A news brief from the Pottsville Republican, September 11, 1926, noting that the Reading Railroad was offering a special excursion train leaving from Pottsville and points in western Schuylkill County, […]
An undated advertising match book cover for Emily’s Place, Route 2, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Hamburgers – Hot Dogs Refreshments Ice Cream Cigars – Tobaccos Open Daily Till 12 […]