Virtual
Tour
Here are a few small examples of what you will
experience on our mine tour, in our museum,
and of course in our gift shop.
Walking the "mule-way" is just one of many experiences you will enjoy during a guided tour of the No. 9 Mine. |
Our
experienced mine tour guides, will walk you past the "cages" of our
mine elevator, and explain
the inner workings of how both men and coal were transported to the
various mine levels. |
Our museum displays
this detailed example of a Processing Plant (Breaker). Processing
plants were another major employer in the "coal towns" during the
peak years of the mining industry. |
Tenders
would guide the Mules that were used
in the mines. In the days before
electric motors were available, the mules
did the pulling of the coal cars and
mine equipment. |
Each home in the coal towns was similar.
Here is an example of a typical Coal Miner's kitchen that you would have seen back in the old days. |
Our museum is filled with examples of the various tools and equipment used by the Miner. Many are out in the open, while others are proudly displayed in cases such as this one. |
Our museum is located inside the
original "Wash Shanty" of the No. 9 Mine. You will see how the miners stored their
clothes on hooks while they worked in the mine. After washing
up at the end of their shift, these hooks would be lowered from the
ceiling for the miners to change and return back home. |
We have a
wonderful assortment of gift items to meet most any taste or budget!
Don't forget the "Coal Candy" for both the big .... and the little
.... kids in your group |
Here is a view of the mine hospital as we found it when we re-opened the mine!! Renovations are in progress, and remain ongoing! |
Here is a view of the mine hospital back in
its glory days. Larger mines were required to have a hospital room to care
for any injured workers. The No.9 mine hospital room is the ONLY one viewable
on public tours! |
The Cipko Brothers proudly supported the No. 9 Mine
& Museum since it's inception ........ we are grateful for their
generosity.
Come! Join Us! For an
experience you will never forget!
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