Huber Breaker, Coal processing facility in Ashley, Pennsylvania, United States.
The Huber Breaker featured a steel frame structure with glass curtain walls that rose above the village of Ashley, processing 7,000 tons of anthracite coal daily.
Built in 1939 to replace the Maxwell Breaker, the facility operated until 1976 when the decline of the anthracite industry led to the bankruptcy of Blue Coal Corporation.
The facility represented the advancement of coal processing technology through its implementation of Menzies cones for separating coal from impurities.
The demolished site remains under environmental monitoring by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection due to concerns about proper remediation procedures.
The facility gained recognition for its signature Blue Coal product, created by spraying processed anthracite with an iridescent blue chemical compound.
Location: Pennsylvania
GPS coordinates: 41.21000,-75.90600
Latest update: May 6, 2025 21:09
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