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Coal dumping plant, Conneaut, Ohio, ca 1900. Creator: Unknown
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Coal dumping plant, Conneaut, Ohio, ca 1900. Creator: Unknown
Coal dumping plant, Conneaut, Ohio, ca 1900
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Coal Industry Dock Docks Lake Erie Pier Refuse Waste Waste Management Wharf
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This photograph, taken around 1900, depicts the bustling Coal Dumping Plant in Conneaut, Ohio, situated on the shores of Lake Erie. The image, captured by an unknown photographer, offers a glimpse into the early days of the coal industry in America. Boats laden with coal arrive at the dock, ready to unload their cargo. The plant's pier extends into the lake, with a coal dumping area at its end. Coal is transferred from the boats to the plant via conveyor belts or cranes, and then dumped onto the pier, creating a mound of coal that stretches towards the water's edge. The plant's industrial landscape is dotted with piles of slag and refuse, evidence of the coal-burning process. Smoke rises from the plant, adding to the hazy atmosphere. The water around the dock is dotted with boats, some of which appear to be waiting their turn to unload. This photograph is a testament to the importance of the coal industry in the United States during the early 1900s. It also serves as a reminder of the environmental impact of industrialization, with the disposal of coal waste into the lake a common practice at the time. The photograph is a dry plate negative, measuring 8 x 10 inches, and was published by Detroit Publishing Company. It is now part of the collections of the Library of Congress, making it an invaluable historical resource for researchers and historians studying the coal industry and industrialization in America during the 20th century.
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