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Exploring and photographing southwestern PA's abandoned mines, industry, homes...and whatever else we may find. A little history, a little legend...from the most massive structures to the minute details we walk past every day.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Poland Mines, PA. A return to the former mine site and the Point Marion coke ovens.
Last week, Chip and I returned to the former Poland Mines air shaft site and filmed some video. Buried in the woods behind Poland Mines, we found a derelict fan house high above the Dunkard Creek. We then shot down the road to Point Marion, PA and looked at some coke ovens for a future post. Enjoy.
My grandfather and great uncle worked in poland mines.I have liked your facebook page. I will post a photo of my great uncle joe.
ReplyDeleteMy grandfather worked there also at Poland coke ovens
ReplyDeleteMy Grandfather John Brown worked in Poland mines, and my Father John Brown lived in the small community Poland Mines in the 30's & 40's.
ReplyDeleteWhy is it called Poland Mines? Who worked the mines?
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