History of anthracite coal mining in Pennsylvania History of anthracite coal mining in Pennsylvania There are two types of coal found in Pennsylvania: anthracite (the “hard coal” found in Northeastern Pennsylvania below the Allegheny Ridge southwest to Harrisburg; also called “stone coal”, “rock coal” in the 1800s) and bituminous (“soft coal”, found west of the Allegheny Front escarpment). Anthracite coal is a natural mineral with a high carbon and energy content that gives off light and heat (produced energy) when burned, making it useful as a fuel. It was possibly first used in Pennsylvania as a fuel in 1769, but its real history begins with a documented
Robert A. Burns Burns leaving a farewell note on his website with a photo of him stretched out in front of a tombstone with his name on it. Robert A. Burns Robert A. Burns (May 27, 1944 - May 31, 2004) was an American art director and production designer who worked on many films including "The Texas Chain saw Massacre", "The Hills Have Eyes", "The Howling", "Re-Animator", and "From Beyond". Burns attended the University of Texas where he was editor of "The Texas Ranger". Burns first entered the film industry as the casting director and art director of Tobe Hooper's 1974 horror film