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Buffington Coke Works

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Description: The roofs and smokestacks of the power house and hoist house of Buffington Coke Works are behind the coke ovens which are in the foreground. Buffington Cok...
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Semet-Solvay Coke Ovens

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Description: Semet-Solvay was founded in 1894, manufacturing coke and its by-products. Caption reads: "Semet-Solvay Coke Ovens, Lebanon, PA."
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York Iron Works

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Description: View down hill of York Iron Works. On the left are charcoal kilns, and in the far background is the town.
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The Coal Ship "J.R. Sensibar"

Date: 05 12 1959
Description: Aerial view of a large ship with a considerable amount of dark smoke coming from the rear. The ship appears to be heading toward a large field of coal buil...

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