Helvetia Mine Old Photos

John and Nettie Kelley Home

Richard Joslin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:53:18 -0600

This was the Helvetia Mine Company house where John and Nettie Kelley lived. They obviously took pride in their home.

The Kelley family lived in Helvetia, PA. I would like to hear from anybody who lived in Helvetia.

Helvetia Mine Power Plant, Helvetia, PA

Richard Joslin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:53:17 -0600

This is a picture of the power house or power plant at the Helvetia Mine during the 1930’s. It not only provided electricity for the mine but it also produced enough for the town of Helvetia.

I would like to hear from anybody who lived in Helvetia.

Helvetia Mine Power Plant Turbine and Control Room, Helvetia, PA

Richard Joslin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:53:16 -0600

This is an inside view of the Helvetia Mine power plant taken in 1934. It is the second floor turbine and control room. The man in the picture is John T. Kelley, one of the power plant operators and my grandfather.

I would like to hear from anybody who lived in Helvetia.

Helvetia Mine Power Plant Turbine Room, Helvetia, PA

Richard Joslin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:53:16 -0600

The second floor turbine and control room at the Helvetia Mine Power Plant with John T. Kelley and his grandson Richard in 1934.

The Helvetia mine was in Clearfield County, PA.

I would like to hear from anybody who lived in Helvetia.

Helvetia Mine Company Store, Helvetia, PA

Richard Joslin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:52:53 -0600

This is a picture of the Helvetia Mine company store. It was probably taken in the late 1930’s or early 1940’s. A number of the houses are reflected in the windows. The men are not identified.

I would like to hear from anybody who lived in Helvetia.