In 1952, the coal camps were eliminated as boats switched to diesel.
East Carbon is an example of new life for an old coal camp.
By the 21st century many coal camps had partially or completely returned to nature.
By the turn of the 20th century, Altoona could almost be classified as a coal camp.
The coal camp of Severs was run by this company.
The dismantling of the coal camp began in 1952 and was completed in 1961.
Battles that took place at various coal camps claimed many more lives.
It is described as being a coal camp or coal town.
The superintendent's house from the coal camp is still standing, as are some of the tenants' houses.
The family were very poor and moved around the different coal camps of the area.