Mine Subsidence at the Madison County Tuberculosis Sanitarium (113 total)
This collection contains photographs from 1926 and 2002 of the interior and exterior of the Madison County Tuberculosis Sanitarium in Edwardsville, which became the Madison County Nursing Home in the 1970s. The photographs show the damage to the building resulting from mine subsidence, as well as attempts to prevent further subsidence in the 1920s. The building was torn down in the early 2000s.
- Collection: Mine Subsidence at the Madison County Tuberculosis Sanitarium
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Graffiti in the Madison County Nursing Home in 2002 after Mine Subsidence | This 2002 photograph shows graffiti written on the wall of the Madison County Nursing Home after it was closed in the late 90s. These writings were dedicated to those that worked and lived in the Madison County Nursing Home. | December 20, 2002 | September 28, 2017 | |
Graffiti in the Madison County Nursing Home in 2002 after Mine Subsidence | This 2002 photograph shows graffiti written on the wall of the Madison County Nursing Home after it was closed in the late 90s. The graffiti reflects how the staff felt about the closing. There is also a drawing of Porky Pig. | December 20, 2002 | September 28, 2017 | |
Basement of the Madison County Nursing Home in 2002 After Mine Subsidence | This 2002 photograph shows the basement of the Madison County Nursing Home after it was closed in the late 90s. The photograph displays a large crack in the foundation of the basement wall to the right of the measuring device. | December 20, 2002 | October 10, 2017 | |
Graffiti in the Madison County Nursing Home in 2002 after Mine Subsidence | This 2002 photograph shows graffiti written on the wall of the Madison County Nursing Home after it was closed in the late 90s. The graffiti reflects how the staff felt about the closing. There is also a drawing of Porky Pig. | December 20, 2002 | October 10, 2017 | |
Graffiti in the Madison County Nursing Home in 2002 after Mine Subsidence | This 2002 photograph shows graffiti written on the wall of the Madison County Nursing Home after it was closed in the late 90s. The graffiti reflects well-wishes to the residents, their families, and staff of the nursing home. | December 20, 2002 | October 11, 2017 | |
Graffiti in the Madison County Nursing Home in 2002 after Mine Subsidence | This 2002 photograph shows graffiti written on the wall of the Madison County Nursing Home after it was closed in the late 90s. The graffiti reflects the sadness of the closure of the nursing home. | December 20, 2002 | October 11, 2017 | |
Graffiti in the Madison County Nursing Home in 2002 after Mine Subsidence | This 2002 photograph shows graffiti written on the walls of the Madison County Nursing Home after it was closed in the late 90s. The graffiti reflects the well wishes of the staff to the residents | December 20, 2002 | October 11, 2017 | |
Graffiti in the Madison County Nursing Home in 2002 after Mine Subsidence | This 2002 photograph shows graffiti written on the wall of the Madison County Nursing Home after it was closed in the late 90s. The graffiti expresses the thoughts and feelings of those who worked, as well as their sadness upon its closure. | December 20, 2002 | October 11, 2017 | |
Graffiti in the Madison County Nursing Home in 2002 after Mine Subsidence | This 2002 photograph shows graffiti written on the wall of the Madison County Nursing Home after it was closed in the late 90s. The graffiti reflects the sadness of the closure of the nursing home. | December 20, 2002 | October 11, 2017 | |
Plaque inside the Madison County Nursing Home in 2002 after Mine Subsidence | This photograph highlights the local dignitaries of Madison County who were presently in office at the time of the 1971 dedication of the Madison County Nursing Home | December 20, 2002 | October 11, 2017 |