Explore the Port Carbon Iron Works as depicted in an 1864 illustration from Schuylkill County. Discover this Civil War-era industrial site, owned by T.H. Wintersteen. Read the full story.
Port Carbon Iron Works | 1864
Illustration shows the Gilberton Colliery during the Civil War | 1863
An 1863 map of Schuylkill County included the drawing of the new mining operation started in 1862 in northern Schuylkill County.
A Scottish immigrant’s remarkable working history in 1850s Schuylkill County (Part 2)
Discover the remarkable journey of Scottish immigrant Robert Weir in 1850s Schuylkill County. From his work as a hoisting engineer in Pennsylvania's coal mines to his experiences in the California Gold Rush, explore his vivid recollections and the impact of the Civil War on his life. Read the full story.
This 1864 map of Schuylkill County includes detailed illustrations of mining operations
This map from the Library of Congress collections includes fantastic illustrations of the Coal Region during the Civil War.
Trove of panoramic maps of Pennsylvania online via the State Archives
A recent comment on our blog pointed out an amazing resource made available by the Pennsylvania State Archives.
Birds-eye View of Pottsville – 1889
The Schuylkill County seat got into the panoramic map craze in 1889, creating a fantastic resource available to modern researchers.