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Coal Township Views

Photos of general views of Coal Township. Questions, contact l_deklinski@yahoo.com.
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(Early 1978) Construction of the Coal Township municipal building. This was called the "Cliff Street Project." Several dilapidated homes were purchased, then razed, by the Northumberland County Redevelopment Authority to make way for the building. In January of 1990, the eastern side of the building was expanded by 14-by-30-foot to house a code enforcement office.
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(Early 1978) Construction of the Coal Township municipal building. This was called the "Cliff Street Project." Several dilapidated homes were purchased, then razed, by the Northumberland County Redevelopment Authority to make way for the building. In January of 1990, the eastern side of the building was expanded by 14-by-30-foot to house a code enforcement office.

  • (1958) Sagon Post Office.
  • Sagon Honor Roll.
  • (1956) Here is the bridge on old Route 901, near Excelsior, that I mentioned. The current highway was built past the poles after a new bridge was constructed. This bridge foundation still exists today, and can be seen here --> <a href="http://www.daladophotography.com/Pollution/The-Coal-Hole/3233438_JWbrPX#!i=190749473&k=y7roN">http://www.daladophotography.com/Pollution/The-Coal-Hole/3233438_JWbrPX#!i=190749473&k=y7roN</a>
  • (01.19.56) Reading men fixing a bridge near Excelsior.
  • (06.1954) Excelsior- Whitney School at center with Rt. 901 running along the bottom.
  • *Low-Res* (1970) Excelsior
  • (March 1957) Boyers Knob in Coal Township.
  • (05.08.1952) Perched on top of Boyer's Knob, 1700 feet above sea level, is a 50-foot steel tower that is home, four months out of the year, to John O'Leary, fire warden and protector of state forests in the Shamokin Area. O'Leary will record rainfall and wind data, and checks the moisture in the air by taking three pieces of wood, which have been placed 8-inches off the ground, weighing them and recorded the weight. On a clear day he can see for more than 15 miles in any loft.
  • (March 1957) Boyers Knob in Coal Township. Foresters in March 1957 are Frank Graboski and Lamar Rohrer pinpointing where fire may develop.
  • (March 1957) Boyers Knob in Coal Township. Frank Graboski, forestry inspector of the Shamokin District, surveys the area from atop of Boyers Knob tower.
  • (March 1957) Boyers Knob in Coal Township. Frank Graboski, forestry inspector of the Shamokin District, surveys the area from atop of Boyers Knob tower.
  • (05.08.1952) Perched on top of Boyer's Knob, 1700 feet above sea level, is a 50-foot steel tower that is home, four months out of the year, to John O'Leary, fire warden and protector of state forests in the Shamokin Area. O'Leary will record rainfall and wind data, and checks the moisture in the air by taking three pieces of wood, which have been placed 8-inches off the ground, weighing them and recorded the weight. On a clear day he can see for more than 15 miles in any loft.
  • (05.08.1952) Perched on top of Boyer's Knob, 1700 feet above sea level, is a 50-foot steel tower that is home, four months out of the year, to John O'Leary, fire warden and protector of state forests in the Shamokin Area. O'Leary will record rainfall and wind data, and checks the moisture in the air by taking three pieces of wood, which have been placed 8-inches off the ground, weighing them and recorded the weight. On a clear day he can see for more than 15 miles in any loft.
  • Cliff Street homes.
  • Cliff Street homes.
  • Cliff Street homes.
  • Cliff Street homes.
  • (Early 1978) Construction of the Coal Township municipal building. This was called the "Cliff Street Project." Several dilapidated homes were purchased, then razed, by the Northumberland County Redevelopment Authority to make way for the building. In January of 1990, the eastern side of the building was expanded by 14-by-30-foot to house a code enforcement office.
  • Furnace Run construction.
  • Furnace Run construction.
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