My family moved from Germany in the mid 1830's. They built a mill that ground and sold grains. Eventually around 1890 (might be a few years off) a spur was built to connect the mill to the Wilkes Barre and western railroad. The spur was built to bring in coal to the mill and from there a horse and buggy were used to deliver coal to homes & factories. Coal & steel have played a part in every family that has lived in that area for a few generations.
Its sad to see what a once booming coal and steel industry has become. Wellfare, drugs, and crime have permanently replaced those industries.
Thankfully my fairly small hometown hasn't been the most friendly to people that wont learn to speak English and refuse to assimilate. Regardless the future is looking bleak.
My family moved from Germany in the mid 1830's. They built a mill that ground and sold grains. Eventually around 1890 (might be a few years off) a spur was built to connect the mill to the Wilkes Barre and western railroad. The spur was built to bring in coal to the mill and from there a horse and buggy were used to deliver coal to homes & factories. Coal & steel have played a part in every family that has lived in that area for a few generations.
Its sad to see what a once booming coal and steel industry has become. Wellfare, drugs, and crime have permanently replaced those industries.
Thankfully my fairly small hometown hasn't been the most friendly to people that wont learn to speak English and refuse to assimilate. Regardless the future is looking bleak.