The Peerless Coal Mines B Y A. P H I L I P C E D E R L O F
N o OBJECTIVELY WRITTEN ARTICLE CAN ever tell the story of a coal mine. T o me every coal mine has not only a story but also a distinct personality. It is discovered, is born, lives, and dies. T h e original Peerless coal land is located on an arrowheadshaped mountain point that juts east toward Helper, Utah, as one goes up Spring Canyon. T h e r e is nothing left of the town now. T h e tramway grade, which went u p to the two mines, has been taken over by nature but is still visible. High u p on the cliffs to the northwest and Mr. Cederlof (1908-80) was general manager of the Peerless Coal Company. He completed a history of the Peerless coal mines in 1975. T h e article published here is a shortened version of his original manuscript. It is published with the kind permission of Mrs. A. P. Cederlof of Salt Lake City. T h e editors also extend their appreciation to Dr. J. Eldon Dorman of Price, Utah, a member of the Board of State History, for his interest in seeing this project to its completion.
