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Examples of Structures Torn Down as a Result of Mine Subsidence

The following pictures show examples of structures that had to be torn down as a result of mine subsidence. For full-sized version, select a thumbnail below (it will open in new window).

Example 1
Structure Damages Torn Down and/or New Structure
brick cracks and porch pillar pulling away from house
thumbnail of brick cracks and porch pillar pulling away from house thumbnail of brick cracks and porch pillar pulling away from house
thumbnail of brick cracks and porch pillar pulling away from house thumbnail of brick cracks and porch pillar pulling away from house
vacant lot where house was
thumbnail of vacant lot where house was thumbnail of vacant lot where house was
thumbnail of vacant lot where house was  
Example 2
Structure Damages Torn Down and/or New Structure
foundation and brick cracks
thumbnail of foundation and brick cracks thumbnail of foundation and brick cracks
thumbnail of foundation and brick cracks thumbnail of foundation and brick cracks
new house
thumbnail of vacant lot where house was thumbnail of vacant lot where house was
thumbnail of vacant lot where house was  
Example 3
Structure Damages Torn Down and/or New Structure
 
thumbnail of foundation and brick cracks
two sinkholes in front of house
thumbnail of foundation and brick cracks
sinkhole in front of garage
thumbnail of foundation and brick cracks
foundation falling into sinkhole
thumbnail of foundation and brick cracks
floor dropping into sinkhole
vacant lot where house was
thumbnail of vacant lot where house was thumbnail of vacant lot where house was
thumbnail of vacant lot where house was  
Example 4
Structure Damages Torn Down and/or New Structure
foundation crack
thumbnail of foundation cracks thumbnail of foundation cracks
thumbnail of foundation crack thumbnail of foundation crack
thumbnail of foundation crack thumbnail of foundation crack
foundation for new house
thumbnail of foundation for new house thumbnail of foundation for new house
thumbnail of foundation for new house