Puits Saint-Charles, Mining shaft in Ronchamp, France.
The Saint-Charles shaft extends 315 meters deep into the ground and features a stone building converted into residential housing at its entrance point.
The mining operations at Puits Saint-Charles began on August 19, 1847, and continued until 1895, marking a significant period in the regional coal industry.
Workers' housing built in 1872 near the shaft consisted of four sandstone buildings, reflecting the mining community's social organization during industrial development.
The proximity of a railway station, established in 1858, facilitated coal transportation to customers in Alsace until the infrastructure closed in 1958.
A company store called 'La Ruche' operated on the mining site, where workers could purchase food and clothing with deductions from their wages.
GPS coordinates: 47.70290,6.64888
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
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