Mining Tools of the Trade with David Fowler

from History from the Homestead. · host Thomas Carroll

Joining me today is David Fowler from the Loyalsock Valley Antique Machinery Association. David sits down to talk with me about many of the tools of the trade for Pennsylvania Coal miners. We spend time discussing the Carbide Lamp, Canary cages, Permissible Safety lanterns, and Miner Check tags.

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