Moffat Breaker
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Moffat Breaker Remains
Taylor Borough Mining
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In a very unexpected part of the Scranton area, we discovered the remains of the first all reinforced-concrete breaker, the Moffat Breaker. Originally known as the Taylor breaker, it was built by the DL&W in 1915. Its concrete design is reminiscent of Concrete City. Both were considered revolutionary designs in architecture and were built by the DL&W. In 1920, the Moffat Coal Company purchased the breaker and its name was changed accordingly. Today, none of the break remains. The breaker was demolished in 1980 with a host of spectators looking on. The pile of rubble shown in these pictures was eventually removed and the land is being converted into a housing developemnt. One building still stands at the site - the boilerhouse. It is a large red brick building and seems structurally stable. However, it will likely be removed soon as well. Sources and for more information: Moffat Moffat Breaker Remains Taylor Borough Mining |