This week’s Historical Treasure at the Vigo County History Center is an extraordinary specimen of a pocket Davy’s coal mine safety lamp that was used in coal mines here in Vigo County. The safety lamp ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This is a safety lamp manufactured by ...

The depth, the dark, and the dangers inherent in mining created a uniquely dangerous working environment for the miner. Miners faced death from collapsing mines, oxygen deprivation, and haulage ...

Lighting has played a critical role in the safety of underground coal and metal mining for several thousand years. Challenges in an underground mine environment include dust, confined spaces, surfaces ...

POTTSVILLE – One of the worst mining disasters in Schuylkill County history was caused by a safety device. On July 23, 1892, in the York Farm Colliery mine, hundreds of feet beneath where John S.

Sheffield’s ‘Lady with the Lamp’ has been honoured with a Blue Plaque to commemorate her outstanding contribution to safety in engineering during the 20th century. Monica Maurice made remarkable ...