Remembering the Huber Breaker: A Journey Back in Time

The Huber Breaker is a landmark located in the borough of Ashley, Pennsylvania. The current breaker was built in the 1930’s and the demolition of the breaker began in January 2014. Bill Best, president of the Huber Breaker Preservation Society, talks about the Huber Breaker and its role in our region’s rich anthracite history.

[@drlock978]

In 1970, I use to play around the breaker.and all over Ashley.It was still in operation then.Every now and then,a worker would give me a quarter so I could go to the store and buy lots of goodies. I was only 6, but I had a lot of freedom because my mother was always busy screwing around with men. No regrets here I was able to see and do a lot of things that people my age now don’t know existed. There was also a big Mine something way in the back of were Cooney trailer park is now,it overlooked like the Grand Canyon to me then. Also I found out year’s later,that I went to the same school as the professor from Gilligan,s island.lol. The red brick school there on the corner at the light. It’s torn down now. I believe the little blue pool is still there.it was 1969 my first year of kindergarten,and I swear I remember that first morning my mother dropped me off as if it was a minute ago. I was was scared shitless. I remember vividly everything from then,maybe it’s the 3 concussions I had in 71,72 lol. Still have hair and no gray,and would you believe I still get carded every now and then? One more thing, my wife and I explored every inch of the breaker before it was torn down. It was awesome!

[@billbest9483]

Ah yes, back in the day!

[@judeodomhnaill9711]

@@billbest9483 you did a great job here buddy. 5 stars!

[@billbest9483]

Jeeps, Tanks!

[@AYY116]

ez money for bill & he failed @ his job useless job bill

[@judeodomhnaill9711]

I know right. I agree.