Coke Ovens Stereoview Keystone View Co. 1915 Connellsville Penna Industrial For Sale

Discover a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century American industry with this vintage stereoview card from the renowned Keystone View Company. This stereograph, titled \"9903 General View of Coke Ovens - Loading Coke into the Cars, Connellsville, Penna.\", captures a significant industrial process in Pennsylvania. The scene depicts vast coke ovens, with smoke rising, and workers actively involved in loading coke into rail cars. This 3D view offers an immersive perspective into the laborious and vital operations of coal and coke production during the era.The reverse of this antique stereoview card features an in-depth educational description, further enhancing its historical value. Titled \"BURNING COKE IN COKE OVENS, PENNSYLVANIA,\" the text details the process of converting bituminous coal into coke, its critical role in iron and steel manufacturing, and the economic significance of Pennsylvania\'s coke output. It states, \"In 1915 the total coke production of the United States amounted to almost 31,000,000 tons. Two-thirds of this was made in Pennsylvania.\" The card also provides geographic coordinates (Lat. 40° N.; Long. 80° W.) for the location. This is a perfect addition for collectors of industrial history, stereoviews, or those interested in the history of Pennsylvania and its coal regions.

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