Mule Pulling a Mine Car
Mining, Pennsylvania
This photograph shows a mule pulling a mine car. The miner in the photograph is unknown. There is some interesting information written on the back of the photograph. Mules were usually used in teams of two, the "lead" and "britchin." Cars of this size held 3 tons of coal or 5 tons of rock at one time.
A.D. Scholz, Jr.
Luzerne County Historical Society
1900
L94.11.030
Mine Subsidence in Wyoming Valley
Mining, Wyoming Valley, Pennsylvania
This image is a stereograph that shows a mine subsidence in Wyoming Valley. A mine subsidence is essentially ground movement, which starts at the mine level, that directly damages surrounding houses or commercial buildings. This image shows a partially collapsed house that is due to a mine subsidence.
A.M. Jones
Luzerne County Historical Society
1860
L92.03.014
Women's Clothes at the Boston Store
Stores and Shopping, Wilkes-Barre, PA
This picture depicts a trio of mannequins in a window display modeling women's clothing at the Boston Store while standing in front of a wall adorned with splat art.
Ace Hoffman
Luzerne County Historical Society
July, 1979
L93.01.002V
Isaac Long Store
Stores and Shopping, Wilkes-Barre, PA
This is a photo of the Bicentennial Parade in Wilkes-Barre, PA, 1969. Behind the color guard can be seen the Isaac Long Store, Walter's Shoes, Triangle Shoes, and GAC Loans.
Ace Hoffman
Luzerne County Historical Society
1969
L90.2.203
A Ribbon-Cutting at Pomeroy's
Stores and Shopping, Wilkes-Barre, PA
This photo depicts a ribbon cutting ceremony in front of Pomeroy's, with a large cake with several candles hoisted above, a marching band, as well as a roll of ribbon with the American Legion emblazoned on the roll.
Ace Hoffman
Luzerne County Historical Society
1940
L87.50.04
Meat at Percy Brown's
Stores and Shopping, Wilkes-Barre, PA
This photo displays a frozen meat counter at Percy Brown's with various steaks, sausages, and other meats on display with employees posing behind.
Ace Hoffman
Luzerne County Historical Society
1953
L92.03.595
Percy Brown's Perfect Butter
Stores and Shopping, Wilkes-Barre, PA
This photo depicts one of Percy Brown's "Perfect Butter" displays, and shows an employee packaging said butter during a demonstration for several customers.
Ace Hoffman
Luzerne County Historical Society
March, 1932
L92.03.597
Percy Brown's Restaurant
Stores and Shopping, Wilkes-Barre, PA
This depicts the Percy Brown's restaurant which had been adjacent to its grocery store. We can see numerous patrons dining as well as several patrons waiting in line.
Ace Hoffman
Luzerne County Historical Society
06/22/1950
L92.03.611
John L. Lewis, Thomas McKinley, and Father Curran
Mining, Pennsylvania
This is a photograph of John L. Lewis, Thomas McKinley, and Father Curran.
Ace Hoffman
Luzerne County Historical Society
1920
L95.04.092
Mining Lamp
78.11.28
A small metal lamp.
Am Safety Lamp & Mine Supply Company, Scranton PA
LCHS Museum Mining Collection