RPPC, Cherry Mine Disaster, Wrecked Air Shaft, Cherry, Illinois, 1909
Updated September 2, 2026
This auction ended on September 19, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0627 |
| Estimate | $100 - $200 |
| Opening bid | $50 |
| Auction | September 2026 Photographic History Auction |
| Date | September 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT |
| Auction house | Michael Lehr Antiques |
| Location | Rockaway, New Jersey |
The Cherry Mine disaster struck on November 13, 1909, and this real photo postcard documents the scene at the surface of St. Paul Coal Company Mine No. 2 just hours after the fire broke out. Captured
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