John Mitchell Captures The Demolition Of The Shepardson Building

[Henry]

Sue & John Mitchell had a birdseye view of the demolition of one of the highest buildings in town:
Sue says John was the photographer.

[lena6]

I wonder if Patty was a tad nervous.  Want to make a guess what Mr. Handy will be putting there.

[nhibbard]

I think I heard it won't be a building. I don't think any structure will be going in.

[Rev. Elizabeth]

That corner looks so bright now!!! I hope there is no building put there.

[rod anode]

I heard a parking garage for the bakery

[skinny71]

Hi I was just wondering why the building was torn down ?

[nhibbard]

created a lot of unsafe situations. didn't lend to building anything new there, didn't have a roof and was falling in.

[trussell]

I agree- It IS very bright and open now!  It's certainly sad, but definately an improvement over what the building had become.

[Rev. Elizabeth]

Henry, or Mike Cain, could  either of you give us some information about the history of the building--now that it is gone?

[Henry]

Below is the actual history of the owners since it was built in 1899:

http://www.vtgrandpa.com/centhouses/main_1128.html