Huber Breaker, Coal processing facility in Ashley, Pennsylvania, United States.
The Huber Breaker was a coal processing facility in Ashley with a steel frame structure and large glass walls that towered over the village. The building was designed to handle high-volume coal cleaning operations using mechanical separation equipment.
The facility opened in 1939 as a replacement for an earlier processing plant and operated for several decades serving the regional coal industry. It closed in 1976 when the anthracite market collapsed and the operating company went bankrupt.
The facility was a major employer that shaped the village's character and how people lived and worked in the community. Its modern equipment represented a shift toward industrial technology that changed local labor practices.
The building has been demolished, but the site remains visible from nearby streets and shows traces of its industrial past. Visitors should be aware the location is under environmental monitoring and may have restricted access areas.
The company sold coal under the Blue Coal brand, a product treated with a special blue dye to make it stand out in the market. This distinctive coloring became a recognizable trademark that set it apart from competitors.
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