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Rich Hill is a small town in Bates County, Missouri, known as the "Town That Coal Built." Since 2008, this blog has been digging through old newspapers, county histories, family photos, and community memories to piece together the stories of the people, businesses, churches, and events that shaped Rich Hill — from its coal-mining boom years to the present day. Here you'll find everything from town-defining moments (train depot ambushes, natural gas jubilees, the founding of local churches) to the quieter stories of the people who called Rich Hill home — including a few who went on to leave their mark on the wider world. Have an old photo, a family story, or a correction? I'd love to hear from you — reach out at beardonme@gmail.com

Saturday, December 13, 2008

Rich Hill 12-13-2008 Buildings Fall

The Old Western Auto Building located in downtown Rich Hill, Missouri collapsed due to high winds at approximately 10:30 A.M. on Saturday December 13, 2008. The Old Western Auto Building collapsed into what used to be Toppy Clark's Corner Drug Store.

Picture # 1 (below) This is all that is left of the Old Western Auto Building after the wind gusted hard enough to knock down the East wall.

Picture #2 (below)
This is the back view of the same building.

Picture #3 (below) This is the track hoe taking down the Old Toppy Clark Drug store.

Picture#4 (below) This picture is of the two buildings after they were taken down. this picture was taken from 5th and Park Avenue facing East towards 6th and Park Avenue.
Picture #5 (below)
This picture was taken from 6th street facing West towards 5th street after the building were knocked down.










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