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PARK CITY — A parlor home designated as a historic landmark now lies on its side after it slid into its own foundation hole Saturday night.
According to fire officials, the 100-year-old miner's cabin was being expanded into a larger home and had been put on temporary supports while work was done on the foundation. The wind then picked up.
"During the wind storm, the temporary shoring failed and the miner's cabin fell into it's foundation," said Park City Fire District Batallion Chief Steve Zwirn.
The home is now sitting at about a 45 degree angle in the foundation area.
No injuries were reported as a result of the home's slide. All utilities had been disconnected due to the ongoing renovations. A propane tank was in the home at the time, but a fire crew safely removed the tank, fire officials said.
The home is listed on the national register of historic places. It was built by William Tretheway, likely in 1893 during Park City's booming mining days. Tretheway was a mining foreman at the time.
Historic homes require special permits in order to be renovated and construction must abide by strict guidelines in order to maintain as much of the original structure as possible. All the proper permits were obtained, according to fire officials.
