Wheelwright Historic Society
546 Kentucky Route 306
wheelwright, KY 41669
United States

ph: 606-452-1211

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Mining Life

Mining was a way of life in Wheelwright for so long that it has become the most documented part of our history. 

  • A covered mantrip
  • Miners working on a cart
  • Miner being awarded a watch for service.
  • Working away in the shop.
  • Harry Fain
  • Miners greeting at the portal.
  • Harry Fain
  • Harry preparing a blast prep
  • The Bull Gang
  • 1942 Caudill Family
  • Cecil Bartley
  • Hanging Clothes to dry
  • Men riding in a mantrip
  • Another view of the mantrip
  • Dewey Osborne's retirement
  • Foreman checking for gas.
  • Miners at the Fountain
  • Miners loading a cart.
  • Ready to head on in.
  • Millburn Hall
  • Signs at mine entrance.
  • Working on a machine.
  • Mine 3 First Shift
  • Testing gear.
  • Leaving the mine
  • Company winners
  • More winners
  • Two different shifts
  • 1st shift class
  • 24-B
  • Prep plant 1st shift
  • Second Quarter safety competition winners.
  • Miners relaxing
  • Signing mine agreements
  • Harry Fain and his crew.
  • The steps home
  • Union meeting
  • Safety meeting
  • Church meeting


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Wheelwright Historic Society
546 Kentucky Route 306
wheelwright, KY 41669
United States

ph: 606-452-1211

sorrower2000@yahoo.com

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