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    Photo Examples of Structures Torn Down and/or Rebuilt as a Result of Mine Subsidence

    The photographs below are examples of structures that had to be torn down and/or rebuilt as a result of Mine Subsidence. 

     

    Example 1

    Structure Damages
    Brick cracks and porch pillar pulling away from house.

    Porch Column Collapse and Brick Crack Porch Column Collapse and Brick Crack

    Torn Down or Rebuilt
    Vacant lot where house stood.

    vacant lot where house was vacant lot where house was

    Example 2

    Structure Damages
    Foundation and brick cracks.

    Foundation and brick cracks Foundation and brick cracks

    Torn Down or Rebuilt
    New house built.

    new house New house

    Example 3

    Structure Damages
    Several sinkholes around the home.

    two sinkholes in front of house Two sinkholes in front of house

    Torn Down or Rebuilt
    Vacant lot where house stood.

    Vacant lot where house once stood Vacant lot where house once stood

    Example 4

    Structure Damages
    Foundation cracking.

    Foundation cracking Foundation cracking

    Torn Down or Rebuilt
    Foundation for a new house.

    Foundation for a new house. Foundation for a new house

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    Typical Damage

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