St. Clair lies in a narrow valley rich with anthracite resources. The town was born around 1831; during the great hard coal boom in northeast Pennsylvania. Over the years the town expanded to surrounding areas or patches known as Arnouts Addition; Wadesville; Dark Water; New Castle; Mount Laffee; Crow Hollow; Ravensdale; Lorraine; Dieners Hill; East Mines; and Mill Creek. People came from these areas to work in the mines; railroads; and supporting industries. As the demand for coal increased; the town grew to a high point of 7;000 residents. The decline of the coal industry also brought the decline of the railroads; and the population of St. Clair fell. The photographs in Around St. Clair show the fortitude of its people; the notable residents who have gained national acclaim for their achievements in the labor movement; medical field; and professional sports; and the diverse cultures that make up the town.
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