Welcome, fellow urban explorers, to the Southwestern PA Urbex Society website. Please look around, explore, contribute and enjoy!
My Mission Statement
I was born and raised in the beautiful southwest...Southwest PA that is. We have a rich heritage that I feel is being lost. Lost because of trees, overgrowth, and ivy. Lost because of Xbox, Playstation and the disconnect observed in todays youth. I want to put together this site to encourage people to explore their surroundings, to see that although the virtual world is a fun place there are a lot of cool things you can do with friends and family. Urban exploration is fun, educational and inexpensive. most people have access to all sorts of data online as well as a cell phone with a camera. I encourage you to become an explorer, send pics, comment become a follower of the facebook page but most of all enjoy.
I was born and raised in the beautiful southwest...Southwest PA that is. We have a rich heritage that I feel is being lost. Lost because of trees, overgrowth, and ivy. Lost because of Xbox, Playstation and the disconnect observed in todays youth. I want to put together this site to encourage people to explore their surroundings, to see that although the virtual world is a fun place there are a lot of cool things you can do with friends and family. Urban exploration is fun, educational and inexpensive. most people have access to all sorts of data online as well as a cell phone with a camera. I encourage you to become an explorer, send pics, comment become a follower of the facebook page but most of all enjoy.
Marianna PA Mine 58 Tipple ca 1920's
Marianna mine was the crown jewel of mining towns in its day. Consisting of two mines Rachel and Agnes the Marianna mine was built between 1906 and 1907 for the Pittsburgh Buffalo Coal Co. The mine is located in Bethlehem Township in Washington County PA. For the time the Marianna was the most modern mine of its day having been visited by president Teddy Roosevelt in 1908. Despite the dangers of mining immigrants flocked to Marianna due to the great amenities they were offered. Miners were able to have paved streets, Indoor plumbing and electricity. Marianna mine is also well known for having been the place of the 10th worst mining accident in US history. In November of 1908 an explosion killed 154 workers and injuring many others. The mine then had switched owners from 1914 until it was bought by Bethlehem Steel Corp in the 20's. The picture above is a picture of the Coal Tipple in action in the 1920's
Marianna mine was the crown jewel of mining towns in its day. Consisting of two mines Rachel and Agnes the Marianna mine was built between 1906 and 1907 for the Pittsburgh Buffalo Coal Co. The mine is located in Bethlehem Township in Washington County PA. For the time the Marianna was the most modern mine of its day having been visited by president Teddy Roosevelt in 1908. Despite the dangers of mining immigrants flocked to Marianna due to the great amenities they were offered. Miners were able to have paved streets, Indoor plumbing and electricity. Marianna mine is also well known for having been the place of the 10th worst mining accident in US history. In November of 1908 an explosion killed 154 workers and injuring many others. The mine then had switched owners from 1914 until it was bought by Bethlehem Steel Corp in the 20's. The picture above is a picture of the Coal Tipple in action in the 1920's
Marianna PA Mine 58 Tipple 1990's
​After its purchase in the 20's Bethlehem Steel change the name to mine No. 58. As the 1980's pushed to an end the mine saw its last disaster. in 1988 a mine belt had caught fire causing ta fairly large fire. Although the fire was extinguished the mine closed its doors shortly thereafter. As it is in life "All good things must come to an end." The picture above is from the late 90's. This is the coal tipple before its demolition in 1997. Today the town is a mere ghost of its former self. Having little to no commerce has left the town in poverty and decay. Despite the obvious fall from grace this town has suffered there is something about it that still has that charm.
​After its purchase in the 20's Bethlehem Steel change the name to mine No. 58. As the 1980's pushed to an end the mine saw its last disaster. in 1988 a mine belt had caught fire causing ta fairly large fire. Although the fire was extinguished the mine closed its doors shortly thereafter. As it is in life "All good things must come to an end." The picture above is from the late 90's. This is the coal tipple before its demolition in 1997. Today the town is a mere ghost of its former self. Having little to no commerce has left the town in poverty and decay. Despite the obvious fall from grace this town has suffered there is something about it that still has that charm.
