September 14, 2014Andrew Leibenguth

ANTHRACITE PHOTOGRAPHER AND HISTORIAN SCOTT HERRING CELEBRATES 40 YEARS WITH FRIENDS

Scott Herring laughs when a friend presents him a piece of anthracite coal on a plate.
Scott Herring laughs when a friend presents him a piece of anthracite coal on a plate.

Scott Herring, local anthracite historian and photographer, celebrated 40 years of his work with friends on Friday, September 12, 2014 at the Vonz Restaurant in the Tamaqua Train Station.
“Nearly forty years ago, at age 13, I journeyed into these dark fields, with camera in hand, and began collecting messages and memories that have become our regional family history and will forever represent us to the future,” noted Herring. “Today, I’m fulfilling my continuous promise to you to gather our regional family together every twenty years to celebrate the industry that is our heritage; the region that is our home; and the people that I love.”
For more information about Scott Herring, see a small portion of his work on display at the Tamaqua Historical Society, or visit him online at www.TheLastAnthracitePhotographer.com, www.HardCoalChronicles.com, or www.Starkkohlenfelder.com.
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