The Miner Has Arrived! 
Mining Memories: Honoring Those Who Built Our Communities
 See more photos on our Progress page...

Mining Memories is a project of the non-profit Mon Valley Media with a vision of
creating a memorial with a  life-size bronze miner and complementary media material. 
The miner is presented as integral with his community, other roles are represented in relief. 
The miner works his tools, alongside timbers, and rails.
From his efforts rise the obvious product, coal.
Through the coal, we see the results of his efforts:
his building of community is representated by the architectural components in a coal jetty. 
 

The details of the monument can be appreciated when seen up close.
Part of one of the flanking walls is seen in this photo. More pavers will be included
in the planned landscape and hardscape. Bronze plaques are planned for the front of the base.

As we recollect the miner's life, we honor and cherish what we have inherited from his experience
- those values, traditions, and strength of character that built our communities. 
In many mining towns, such as "Harmarville" where the long-standing tipple of the Harmar mine is no longer visible,
 the landscape has changed, a community bonded by a proud heritage remains.

This monument began as a tribute to the miners who built our community
in Harmar Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania -- we've extended across the area,
and believe such a project serves beyond our locale.
Our goal is to revive the spirit of community and civic engagement,
as we revisit the characters, the historic settings in which these miners worked and lived.  
We explore social solidarity and ethnic lines, personal struggles and historical and industrial progress,
virtually experiencing the closeness that is common to mining towns everywhere.

Harmar Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 hosts the physical monument.
Mon Valley Media, a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization, is the Sponsor.
Stephen Paulovich is the Artist and Sculptor donated his labor for design and construction.
Jeanne Svitesic Cecil produced and administers the project.

Thanks to everyone who provides support for this effort!

This project is partially funded by
the PA Labor Education Center at Indiana University of PA, PA State System of Higher Education,
Website: www.iup.edu/laborcenter
and a grant from the
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (PA DCED)

Major contributors include:
 Carlucci Construction Company (Don Carlucci), Cheswick, PA
LeMont Charitable Fund (Edward and Anna Dunlap)
United Steelworkers - USW International and Local 9445
United Mine Workers of America - UMWA International and Local 4426
James "Jim" Howard
Chevron Humankind Matching Grants
Michael Fogle, Gaggiotti and Halasowski Families, Liberati Family
Mrs. Nellie Domian, Pierce Transportation
and many other community members, families, and local businesses...

We are still seeking contributions to complete the entire project!
All contributions greatly appreciated ~ more acknowledgements soon.


Please contact us by email: MinersMemorial (at) AOL (dot) com   - symbols replaced to avoid spam