Fairmont Mining Machinery Company, Marion County, W. Va.
Date:
1907/08
Description:
Print published in a book titled, "Properties Owned and Controlled By the Consolidated Coal Company West Virginia Properties Inspected By Directors And Their Guests Aug. 2-3, 1907".
Mine Machinery at Williams River Mine, Webster County, W. Va.
Description:
Coal mining equipment at Williams River Mine, Webster County, W. Va. Gauley Mountain Coal Company, Ansted, W. va. 'Taken by mechanization' written on the front of the photograph.
'Two Joy 3-JCM and one Goodman 300 continuous miners are now in service producing coal. These machines have roof bolting machines as an integral part of their equipment. Two Joy 3-JCM machines are also being used brushing top and bottom where additional height is needed in the main haulage entries.'
Two miners operate a cutting machine. 'Credit must be given to Willaim Vandivert, 21 East Tenth St., New York 3, N.Y., Not to be reproduced without written liscense.'