| J&L Coal Incline | |
|---|---|
| Locale | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Dates of operation | 1854?– |
| Length | 1,300 feet (400 m) |
| Headquarters | Pittsburgh, PA |
The J&L Coal Incline was an incline connecting a coal mine to the J&L iron making facility. It ran from Josephine Street, between South 29th street and South 30th Street on the lower end to Summer Street on its upper end. It was supplied with coal from the American Mine, opened in 1854. I t was 1300 feet long.
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