Mine Subsidence in Wyoming Valley
Title
Mine Subsidence in Wyoming Valley
Subject
Mining, Wyoming Valley, Pennsylvania
Description
This image is a stereograph that shows a mine subsidence in Wyoming Valley. A mine subsidence is essentially ground movement, which starts at the mine level, that directly damages surrounding houses or commercial buildings. This image shows a partially collapsed house that is due to a mine subsidence.
Creator
A.M. Jones
Source
Luzerne County Historical Society
Date
1860
Identifier
L92.03.014
Files
Collection
Citation
A.M. Jones, “Mine Subsidence in Wyoming Valley,” Luzerne County Historical Society, accessed April 24, 2024, https://luzernehistory.omeka.net/items/show/145.
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