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The Coal Region’s struggle and resilience during the Great Depression

Summary by Wynning History
The Great Depression reshaped the anthracite coal towns of Northeastern Pennsylvania in ways still felt today. The shuttered Shenandoah City Colliery during the Great Depression – Library of Congress In my latest monthly column for RealClear Pennsylvania, I explore how communities like Williamstown and Lykens faced economic collapse when collieries closed and jobs vanished. A 1933 protest at the Short Mountain Colliery after its closure Families…
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Wynning History broke the news in on Monday, September 15, 2025.
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