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Metal rods were augured into the earth and attached to the concrete pads to provide additional stability.

Steel rods were augured into the earth and bolted to the concrete pads to provide additional foundation stability.

The foundation was excavated to pour concrete pads beneath the stones to provide additional support. The original foundation was laid above the frost line, allowing minor movement . and interior wall cracks, during the freeze/thaw cycle.

Work performed

Above the frost line

Koerner house’s stone foundation was laid in 1849 above the frost line, resulting in minor movement and interior wall cracking in the freeze and thaw cycle. A channel was excavated along the front wall and the left side wall. Concrete pads were poured beneath...

The Gustave Koerner House

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Belleville, IL 62220

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Gustave Koerner House

  • Home
  • Koerner’s House
    • Restoration Plan and remedial work
  • About Koerner
    • Emigration
    • Travel
    • Legal Career
    • Republican Party
    • Civil War
    • Spain
    • Publications
    • Lincoln Connections
    • Koerner in Germany
  • Links
  • Support
    • Past Events
    • Store
  • Contact
Belleville Cultural Enrichment Organization DBA Koerner House Restoration Committee,
37 N. Douglas, Belleville, Illinois 62220. Phone: 618. 235.6471
Contact: Jack LeChien
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