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This is a photograph that shows an abandoned mine in Forty-Fort, Pennsylvania. The mine was abandoned because the roof collapsed.

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This photograph shows Abijah Smith's Coal Opening of 1807. The photograph was copied from Wright's History of Plymouth.

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This photograph shows a different angle of Abijah Smith's Coal Opening of 1807.

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This image is a photograph of Abijah Smith's original coal prospecting site in 1807. This was where Abijah Smith originally planned to have his coal mine before deciding on a different location.

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This photograph shows a mine worker operating an Aldrich Pump that was used for de-watering mines.

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This photograph shows another image of an Aldrich Pump and the operator. This Aldrich Pump was built by the Aldrich Pump Company in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

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This image is a stereograph that shows an ancient mine from the 19th century. Unfortunately, not much is known about this particular mine except the approximate year that the photograph was taken.

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Resembles a metal fan.

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This is a postcard with an image of the Anthracite Coal Mines.

April_6__1960_Article_on_Shopping_Centers.pdf
This article espouses the wonders of the modern shopping center, places where consumers could buy everything they need and enjoy an evening of recreation.
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