Why a 113-year-old, wooden church in Sweden was rolled away
Summary
A 113-year-old wooden church in Kiruna, Sweden, was moved about three miles to a new location due to the expansion of a nearby iron ore mine. The move, which took two days, aims to preserve the historic church as the city undergoes significant changes connected to mining activities.Key Facts
- The Kiruna Church is 113 years old and made of wood.
- The church was moved about three miles from its original location.
- The relocation took two days and involved placing the church on two trucks.
- This move was prompted by the expansion of a local iron ore mine threatening the old town.
- The church is considered a significant community landmark.
- Engineers monitored the church for any potential structural issues during the move.
- Moving buildings in Kiruna is part of a larger plan expected to take about 10 years.
- The church is hoped to reopen by Christmas of the following year.
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