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EUREKA NO. 42, PA

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Inscription over the sealed, partially covered No. 42 Mine portal. The mine operated from 1907 until 1951 by the Berwind-White Coal Mining Company.

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This stone building near the portal was the mine's car barn, but is now a social club. Besides the portal, it is the only remaining structure from the mine.

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Although the No. 42 mine began production in 1907, HABS/HAER research reveals that these workers' houses weren't built until after 1910.

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Eureka No. 42 company store, stable, and slaughterhouse.

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Also this first aid station survives at No. 42, and is located across the street from the company store.

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The school for No. 42 patch is closed and dilapidated.

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Aerial view of Eureka 42, PA. Patch houses are at left, school is at top, company store and stable is in the center, and slate dump is on the right.

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