Mahanoy City Colliery | A photograph view from 1900

Mahanoy City Colliery image from 1900

This 1900 colorized postcard reveals a bustling colliery in northern Schuylkill County, where towering breakers and constant rail traffic powered America’s industrial age. \ Explore how Mahanoy City thrived on anthracite coal, fueling expansion until the industry’s decline in the mid-20th century. Read the full story.