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Demolition
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Demolition Photos - Equipment, Tools, Debris
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Workers direct the removal of material from the building's roof.
3/12/02
Florescent light bulbs from inside the building are boxed and ready to be reused.
3/13/02
A "bobcat" moves on the second floor balcony.
3/14/02
Bulldozer and excavator ready to move demolition debris.
3/14/02
A pile of metal in the north lot waits for removal.
3/26/02
The south and east walls still frame the site.
3/27/02
An excavator removes debris from the basement level while a grapple hook and wrecking ball stand ready.
3/29/02
Heavy machinery rests in the north lot.
4/3/02

A pile of rubble next to a dump truck in the alley north of the building.
3/13/02
Heavy machinery and "bobcats" remove materials from the roof and interior.
3/13/02
Sparks fly as a welding tool is used to disconnect steel roofing beams.
3/14/02
Debris fills the floor of the north west corner.
3/21/02
An excavator lifts debris into a waiting dump truck in the north lot.
3/26/02
A crane will be moved into the basement of the building to continue removal of debris.
3/28/02
The south west corner faces the wrecking ball.
4/3/02
A pile of salvaged bricks sits on the front terrace.
4/9/02

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