Story and McDade Coal Mine Operation | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Story and McDade Coal Mine Operation

Story and McDade Coal Mine Operation | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Men and ponies standing near a building and carts on railroad tracks at the Story & McDade coal mine. The mine operation was powered by an International PA-40 power unit and a 30-horsepower generator.
DESCRIPTION
Men and ponies standing near a building and carts on railroad tracks at the Story & McDade coal mine. The mine operation was powered by an International PA-40 power unit and a 30-horsepower generator.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:66355
Creation Date: 01 19 1938
Creator Name:International Harvester Company
City:Cheshire
County:
State:Ohio
Collection Name:International Harvester Company photo albums, circa 1899-1965
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:MCC MSS 7Z, Album 356, Pg.163
Original Dimensions:9.5 x 7.5 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The original caption reads: "Covering installation of PA-40 at the coal mine of Story & McDade on Turkey Run, Cheshire, Ohio. Sold by Miller Garage, Pomeroy, Ohio. Thomas Young, salesman, in doorway and Enos Story on car with pony. Mr. Story stated they run six hours per day, producing 30 tons of coal per day using 10 gallons of gas at 14 cents per gallon. No.17-A Jeffery cutting machine used. This motor, connected with 30-horsepower generator with "V" type belt produces all the power needed and gives the best of satisfaction. Cars are pulled from the mine with ponies. One exterior and two interior views of power house shown. These fellows have no comparative costs with previous methods shown. This was one of the first power units installed in this section on these small operators' properties and has been instrumental in selling others in the locality and has resulted in a very well satisfied customer. Story could not praise it too highly."
SUBJECTS
Hills
Outdoor photography
Carriages and carts
Railroad tracks
Clothing and dress
Hats
Horses
Trees
Mines and mineral resources
Land use, Rural
Industrial buildings
Machinery
Men

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