OLYPHANT –August 15, the historic Queen City Station was revived with a vibrant rededication ceremony honoring the borough’s industrial legacy and aspirations for the future. Once a thriving coal town in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when anthracite mining and railroads were the lifeblood of the community, Olyphant played a pivotal role in propelling America’s Industrial Revolution.
Elected officials and community members gathered to celebrate the station’s restoration, punctuated by live music and guests who rode a steam-powered train from the Steamtown National Historic Site. The event featured the unveiling of a new LHV four-panel kiosk, spotlighting milestone moments in the borough’s history, notably the nationally acclaimed “Olyphant Coal Party.”
“Olyphant’s history is intricately linked to anthracite mining and the railroads that transported coal across the nation,” said Joseph Corcoran, LHVA executive director. “The Queen City Station exemplifies how this community connected to broader markets and emerged as a key player in the coal industry.”
