roof collapse aftermath
The streets & sidewalks were closed off for two days, and power was turned off for all utilities for adjoining buildings & businesses for two days, while assessments were made re stability and possible damage to all. Debris from the roof collapse (including a large, metal enclosure, a cell phone "tower") was removed, the damaged wall and windows of the third floor as well, and attempts to stabilize the remaining parts of have been made.
Now: There is hope that most of the remaining parts of the building can be saved. Mount Airy Downtown, Inc. and the City of Mount Airy met with the North Carolina Main Street & Rural Planning Center and the State Historic Preservation Office who all share our desire to see the Main Oak Building saved.
There is hope...
189/365
Took the photo on the right through an upstairs window in the local museum, catty-corner across the street, where I volunteer.
roof collapse aftermath
The streets & sidewalks were closed off for two days, and power was turned off for all utilities for adjoining buildings & businesses for two days, while assessments were made re stability and possible damage to all. Debris from the roof collapse (including a large, metal enclosure, a cell phone "tower") was removed, the damaged wall and windows of the third floor as well, and attempts to stabilize the remaining parts of have been made.
Now: There is hope that most of the remaining parts of the building can be saved. Mount Airy Downtown, Inc. and the City of Mount Airy met with the North Carolina Main Street & Rural Planning Center and the State Historic Preservation Office who all share our desire to see the Main Oak Building saved.
There is hope...
189/365
Took the photo on the right through an upstairs window in the local museum, catty-corner across the street, where I volunteer.