Pottsville
Pottsville by Leo L. Ward, published by Arcadia Publishing Library Editions in 2007, offers a visual history of a significant era in the coal mining industry. This edition, comprising 146 pages, presents a collection of photographs that illustrate the impact of coal mining on the communities surrounding Pottsville, Hazelton, Wilkes-Barre, and Scranton. The book captures the essence of life during the “Coal Rush” of the 1820s and ’30s, highlighting the experiences of miners and their families in a time when coal was a dominant force in the region.
Readers will find a rich array of images that reveal the harsh realities faced by miners and their families, as well as the camaraderie and resilience within these communities. The photographs, many of which are rare and previously unpublished, depict the daily lives of those in Pottsville, from the bustling streets to the intimate moments spent at local sites like Tumbling Run. This book not only serves as a historical record but also provides insight into the social fabric of the time, showcasing the determination and spirit of the people who lived through this transformative period in American history.
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The photographs in this book bring to life a bygone era, when Coal was King, and almost everyone who lived between Pottsville, Hazelton, Wilkes-Barre, and Scranton was affected by the daily activity of coal mining. The development of the anthracite coal industry began in 1822 causing the “Coal Rush” of the 1820s and ’30s and drawing thousands of new people to the area. The outstanding images contained in this visual history have been mined by Leo Ward and Mark Major from the rich seam of the Historical Society of Schuylkill County. These images–many of them rare and previously unpublished–take us back to the late 1800s and early 1900s, and capture the harsh conditions of collieries such as Maple Hill, Sherman, and Wadesville: the toughness and humor of the miners; the grit and determination of the young boys who worked as breaker boys; and the solidarity and stoicism of the miners’ wives. They also document a fascinating aspect of our social history by giving us an intimate glimpse into the everyday lives of Pottsville people, from the hustle and bustle of Market and Center Streets to the cherished summer days at Tumbling Run.
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