Tag: demolition
Methodist Hospital Building Imploded
The nearly 100-year-old Old Nursing School Building Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa building was imploded on Sunday. The implosion began at about 7 a.m., and lasted about 18 seconds. The cloud of dust kicked up by the implosion lasted for about 20 minutes after. The now demolished building used to house the Iowa Methodist […]
Schenectady, NY Gets $3 Million for Demolitions
The City of Schenectady, New York has been approved for a $3 million federal loan to demolish 80 vacant buildings. The money will come from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The loan was announced by Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-NY). The funding will allow the city to raze buildings that are considered blights […]
$6 Million Worth of Demolition at ISU
The Hamilton/Whitten and Atkin/Colby dormitory halls, as well as the Southside Dining Center, will soon be torn down. The dorms have been closed since summer of 2012 because of the outdated fire sprinkler systems. The Board of Trustees say that with Cardinal Court filling the gap, there should be enough housing for underclassmen even without […]