Scranton in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Brooks Model Coal Mine

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 16, 2018

1. Brooks Model Coal Mine Marker

Inscription. Brooks mine was never a commercial operation, but large deposits of coal do exist inside. The 150 foot long mine was built as a model in 1902 by Reese Brooks when coal was king in the heating world. It is an example of how Scranton became the anthracite capital of the world from the 1850's to the 1900's.

Erected by JFK Division of the Ancient Order of the Hibernians.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 41° 24.03′ N, 75° 38.595′ W. Marker is in Scranton, Pennsylvania, in Lackawanna County. Marker is located in Nay Aug Park near the Everhart Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Nay Aug Park, Scranton PA 18510, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The “Pioneer” (within shouting distance of this marker); World War One Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battleship Maine Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Everhart Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Jerry Tomasetti (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 200th Anniversary of the U.S. Constitution

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(about 300 feet away); The Freedom Tree (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Scranton.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 16, 2018

2. Brooks Model Coal Mine Marker

Brooks Model Coal Mine entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 16, 2018

3. Brooks Model Coal Mine entrance

Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2018, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,023 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 16, 2018, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.