COAL MINING Wilkes-Barre PA c.1901 COAL MINE & boys young as 8-15 years old!!!

Description: USA Antique RPPC Real Photo postcard, Color Chrome, or Printed Photo image collectible MINING postcard. ......MINING HISTORY AND HERITAGE themed Antique Postcard Collectible... COAL MINING HISTORY & HERITAGE...Wilkes-Barre PA c.1901 COAL MINE Hard coal was known to exist in the Wilkes-Barre area as far back as 1768, boys young as 15 worked in the mines and breaker boys ranged from 8 to 14 years old...In North America, the mining industry historically has been a major economic success providing jobs for millions of people, in all parts of the country. The United States is the world's second-largest producer of coal, and much of it is mined in the Appalachian Mountains, coal is found in nearly every state in the Union. Metal ores such as Copper, Iron, Nickel, and Zinc metals are used to make a wide variety of products. Mined Industrial minerals include Sand, Gravel, Limestone, and Gypsum. These minerals are used in a wide variety of industries, including construction, manufacturing, and agriculture. And let’s not forget precious metals! North America is home to some of the world's largest gold and silver mines. Other minerals mined in the US would include Uranium, Diamonds, and various Gemstones. Location or Photographer or Publisher known and listed or unknown. All items are original, authentic postcards, period ephemera, RPPC's and/or Photographs. Please Note: We provide high-resolution scans and cropped views for your review. Don't hesitate to get in touch with us with any questions. We do not knowingly sell reproductions, so you can be assured these are historically significant, antique, or vintage items! Shipping Discount for multiple card "Winners"! Order tracking...We post "Buyer Feedback" at the time of shipping!Shipped very well package, USPS 1st Class postage, or Priority Mail with tracking! Quantity shipping discount refunds sent along with all shipment (dollar bills) where they apply! Check out our UpNorth Memories Store to see more great collectible items!Link: https://www.ebay.com/str/upnorthmemoriescollection UpNorth Memories Postcards, Historic Photographs and Paper Collectibles! Don Harrison...The UpNorth Memories Guy! Traverse City, Michigan. #upnorthmemories Mobile Format Modified: updated 8-13-2022 #upnorthmemoriescollection Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

Price: 8.99 USD

Location: Lake Ann, Michigan

End Time: 2024-08-05T01:04:28.000Z

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