Since its closing in 1976, The Huber Breaker in Ashley, Pennsylvania has survived the ravages of time. The weather, vandalism and salvage operations have threatened its very existence. When the breaker is seen from I-81, entering our valley from the south, one is reminded of the rich heritage we share in anthracite mining. When construction was completed in 1939, the breaker was the modern wonder of its time. It incorporated technological advancements as well as past architectural milestones that made it useful well past the expiration of deep mining in our area. This testament of longevity is precisely why the Huber Coal Breaker is the last remaining coal breaker of that bygone era.
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Original Coal breaker out of use since 1976
