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THOMPSON NO. 1, PA

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Image courtesy Coal and Coke Heritage Center, Penn State Fayette

A Covington coke extractor at the Thompson No. 1 coke yard, Thompson-Connellsville Coke Company.


Feb. 2004 image by author

Nothing remains of the coke works and coal mine at Thompson No. 1. However, this company store was still standing in 2004.


Feb. 2004 image by author

Former coal company "patch" houses.


Feb. 2004 image by author

There are also these semi-detached company houses on Coal Street in the Thompson No. 1 "patch."


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