In the 1990s, Arch Coal began mining Pigeonroost Hollow. Now Jimmy Weekley is the last person left there.
Portraits
Extraordinary stories from ordinary places.
A Man and His Cello
Bernard Greenhouse was a founding member of the acclaimed Beaux Arts Trio. At 92, he continues to perform and teach. And his cello, a 300-year-old Stradivarius, has been his constant companion.
Pasquale Spensieri, Grinder
Pasquale Spensieri spends his days driving around Brooklyn looking for dull blades.
Cali Rivera, Cowbell Maker
Forty-five years ago, Cali Rivera started out with a dream to make the perfect cowbell.
Charlie Zimmerman, Watertower Builder
Charlie works for Rosenwach Tanks, building wooden water tanks.
Frank Schubert, Lighthouse Keeper
Frank Schubert is the last civilian lighthouse keeper in the United States.
Selma Koch, Bra Saleswoman
94-year old Selma Koch runs the Town Shop, one of New York’s last old-style bra fitting shops.
Walter Backerman, Seltzer Man
Once there were thousands of seltzer men in New York City. Today, Walter Backerman is one of the last.
The Rubber Room
The true story of little-known rooms in the New York City Board of Education building. Teachers are told to report there instead of their classrooms. No reason is usually given.
Lady Writes the Blues
You may not know her name, but Rose Marie McCoy was one of the most prolific songwriters of the 1950s and 1960s.
Civil War Widows
Seven decades ago, Daisy Anderson and Alberta Martin were brand new brides. And their husbands served on opposite sides of the Civil War.
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