Lansford no 9 Coal Mine Tour and Museum

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The No. 9 Coal Mine was first opened in 1855 by the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company. A large vein of anthracite coal, known as the Mammoth Vein, was the main focus of mining operations in the Panther Valley. Early mining operations in the area were located in the town of Summit Hill, just above Lansford. As the mines in Summit Hill encountered ever increasing levels of groundwater, other methods needed to be employed to reach the coal. The No. 9 Mine is driven at a much lower elevation than the mines in nearby Summit Hill. As the tunnel was being driven it allowed groundwater to naturally run out from the mine portal without the need of pumps. The tunnel was driven into the mountain far enough to reach the first vein of coal by the end of 1857. The following year the No. 9 Mine was contracted to produce 90,000 tons of anthracite coal for the company. The No. 9 Mine operated from 1855 up until June of 1972, making it the longest continuously operated anthracite coal mine in the world.

The No. 9 Mine was left abandoned until a local group, committed to preserving the regions coal mining heritage, took control of the property in 1992. This group is known as the Panther Creek Valley Foundation and now operates the No. 9 Mine as a museum. Restoration work on the mine began in 1995 and the first tours inside began in 2002. Visitors to the mine ride by rail 1,600 feet into the mountain before embarking on a 600 foot guided walking tour. Tourists can examine the original 900 foot deep mine shaft, walk the “mule-way” where young men guided the mules between the different levels of the mine, and see a miner’s hospital cut into solid rock. Outside on the grounds is the museum, housed in the No.9 Mine’s original “Wash Shanty” constructed before the First World War. The museum houses the largest collection of mining artifacts in the area. The many items on display include tools, blasting equipment, household goods, and more that belonged to the miners who worked the No. 9 Mine.

Inside of the museum is a gift shop that offers visitors items such as books, carved coal pieces, t-shirts, and miner’s hats among other goods. The site has picnic facilities that are available for large groups. The No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum is open from the beginning of April until the end of November. Hours of operation are 10 AM till 4 PM, the first mine tour is at 11 AM and the last is at 3 PM. The site is open Friday through Sunday in April, October, and November; Wednesday through Sunday from May through September. Discounts on groups of 20 or more are offered as well as Senior (65+), AAA members, and Veterans. Temperature in the mine remains near 50 degrees year round so a light jacket is recommended.

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Wow! Another super show!! I Love your work Mike!! Your choice of music is "right on"!! It's Perfect!! What a wonderful tribute to the miners and their families, and was educational too!! Thank you so much!!

lindaberg
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Enjoyed seeing all the mine trains, tools and such. Through your pictures I could feel the dampness and smell the air in those shafts. Great photos + music as usual. Thanks.

laredokarl
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You do know how to capture the essence of whatever you are photographing!! 🎄💎🎅

kendraiacouzze
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Cool museum and photos! My Great Grandpa and Dad worked in a mine in Scranton. .

donnicholas
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I’ll add to the list. My grandfather was veteran and a PA miner. So Mike, I need to admit something. Often I have passed up your photos thinking oh well I just watched Cliff’s or Jp’s video. I come back finally and watch and every time am reminded of why skipping them is just stupid. The ability to look as long as I please and notice details I didn’t see before, even if I was there, is fantastic. And somehow your music is always no less than perfect. As always, thank you for sharing your talents.

heatherk.
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Really enjoyed your pictures. Your pictures gave it so much depth. The song did go so well with this one too!!!

karenpacker
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What a Wonderful video, Mike...you have such an artistic eye..and a flair for picking just the right music..made me tear up when I heard ..16 tons..my daddy used to sing that song♥️thanks so much for sharing!😊

sharondelaney
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Missed talking with you in the live, watched replay. That museum had alot of very cool items. I enjoyed all your photos & you can so pick great music. Just magnificent Mike!! Thanks. :)

martyjones
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Very cool I like the pics shows more than video. 👍👍

justincassidy
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Wish I could have made the premier ...we were Christmas shopping . You got some great shots....love the history . Miners had a hard life.I grew up hearing Tennessee Ernie Ford's rendition of " 16 Tons" ...always loved the song..perfect for your video. Hope you had a nice birthday afterall, Mike, (even with the bad weather ),

barbara-pigeonbray
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Thanks Mike, such beautiful photography mixed with some lovely music, awesome. Thank you for sharing. x

SueGirling
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Sorry I came right at the end, I'm rewatching the replay from the beginning now

richdiscoveries
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Hey Mike I know and see Zack from time to time, also my grandfather was a miner.
Pa anthracite is considered the best in the wold as it is a hard coal.

samgarofalo