{"product_id":"centralia-pennsylvania-1880s-lewis-a-riley-coal-colliery-letterhead-8-5-x-5-5","title":"Centralia Pennsylvania 1880s Lewis A Riley Coal Colliery Letterhead 8.5 x 5.5","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"450\"\u003eThis 1880s letterhead from Lewis A. Riley \u0026amp; Co. in Centralia, Pennsylvania documents business correspondence tied to the anthracite coal industry during a period of intense regional mining activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"861\"\u003eCentralia and the surrounding coal fields formed a major part of Pennsylvania’s anthracite belt, where colliery operations, company stores, and rail distribution networks supported both industrial fuel demand and local economies. Firms such as Lewis A. Riley \u0026amp; Co. operated within this system, supplying goods and managing logistical relationships tied to mining communities and transportation infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003eThe letterhead identifies multiple operational locations including Logan, Centralia, and Hazel Dell, with a store department designation reflecting its role in supplying goods to associated operations. The typed correspondence references a stove plate shipment received damaged via railroad delivery, noting refusal of the broken item and requesting replacement. The document shows visible edge wear and staining along the lower portion, while the structured layout combines bold company identification with practical business communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined or refunded to save you as much money as possible. Please contact us with any questions, or visit our store page for specifics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52979098812600,"sku":"20251218","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_1e6c829b-2dc4-4e44-9c55-39b7fddb9574.jpg?v=1773009574","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/centralia-pennsylvania-1880s-lewis-a-riley-coal-colliery-letterhead-8-5-x-5-5","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}