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dannyhumphress
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Winter Park Sinkhole
      #438249 - 06/07/06 01:05 PM

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In May of 1981, during a period of record-low water levels in Florida's limestone aquifer, a massive sinkhole opened up near the corner of Denning Drive and Fairbanks Avenue. In a single day the hole widened to 320 feet and to a depth of 90 feet, destroying an import car dealership, a public pool, and large portions of Denning Drive. City engineers managed to stabilize the sinkhole, which drew national attention and became a popular tourist attraction during the summer of 1981. A carnival-like atmosphere sprung up around the area, with vendors selling food, balloons, and t-shirts to visitors. Eventually the novelty wore off as the city repaired the damage and turned the sinkhole into a man-made lake, which can still be seen today.

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Metalman222
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Re: Winter Park Sinkhole [Re: dannyhumphress]
      #896590 - 05/17/07 10:36 PM

It wasn't just any old import car dealership, it was a Porche Dealership. The entire lot went in.

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Re: Winter Park Sinkhole [Re: dannyhumphress]
      #897050 - 05/18/07 09:15 AM


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