Argus: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

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The Anthracite Heritage Museum, located in McDade Park in Scranton, Pennsylvania, tells the story of hard coal mining, its related industries, and the immigrant culture of northeastern Pennsylvania. Its objects capture the experiences of proud people who endured harsh working conditions yet carved out communities filled with tradition. The diverse collection highlights life in the mines, mills and factories.

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Title	Collection	Object ID
Carbide Lamp-Baldwin, c. 1910	Anthracite Heritage Museum	A70.24.2
Squib Container, c. 1940	Anthracite Heritage Museum	A71.9.2
Wick Lamp, c. 1890	Anthracite Heritage Museum	A71.9.8
Wick Lamp, c. 1890	Anthracite Heritage Museum	A71.9.9
Meat Wagon c. 1901	Anthracite Heritage Museum	A71.12.1
Miner's Water Canteen, c. 1950	Anthracite Heritage Museum	A71.21.3
Miner's Water Canteen, c. 1950	Anthracite Heritage Museum	A71.21.4
Miner's Water Canteen, c. 1950	Anthracite Heritage Museum	A71.21.5
Miner's Water Canteen, c. 1950	Anthracite Heritage Museum	A71.21.8
Miner's Water Canteen, c. 1950	Anthracite Heritage Museum	A71.21.12
Miner's Water Canteen, c. 1950	Anthracite Heritage Museum	A71.21.14
Carbide Lamp, c. 1915	Anthracite Heritage Museum	A72.2.8
Carbide Lamp, c. 1915	Anthracite Heritage Museum	A72.2.9
Wick Lamp, c. 1910	Anthracite Heritage Museum	A72.10.1
Wick Lamp, c. 1910	Anthracite Heritage Museum	A72.10.2
Miner's Hard Hat	Anthracite Heritage Museum	A72.10.5
Carbide Lamp	Anthracite Heritage Museum	A72.10.9
Carbide Lamp	Anthracite Heritage Museum	A72.10.10
Carbon Monoxide Detector, c. 1930	Anthracite Heritage Museum	A72.10.19(2)
Air Velocity Device, c. 1950	Anthracite Heritage Museum	A72.10.21A-B