May 6

The Infamous Slag Pile

We have heard so much about “slag pile” from all our guests.  It was a popular place to get coal and to play even though this was forbidden.  We are finally beginning to understand two things.  First, it was really, really tall. No wonder it was fun to toboggan down in winter!  Second, it was always on fire!  Seriously, the coal would smoulder and smoke.  The picture below says it all!  One history book we found reports on a story of some  women duking it out and ending up in the slammer over slag from pile.  More on this story later. We are eager to find out even more so if you have any information or stories about it, let us know.


Posted May 6, 2012 by darlenehubber in category 1913-2013

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