Jason Mit
Midtown Square Demolition: Day Two.
This complex of business buildings have been here since the 1950's. It had a history of thriving business from law firms to laundry mats. For the past 10 years, however, the buildings, for the most part, have gone unused; they have been left to rot. I was talking to a person working for the city. He told me they had to run off several bums who were using this building as shelter. I see that as a metaphor for this city. As a community we're growing, in spite of those who don't mind squaller.
For the past several years, the fate of this complex has been tied up in the judicial system. The city wanted to tear it down while the owner wanted it to stay intact. After countless court hearings, judges, and missed deadlines, the day has finely came.
This building holds a lot of history for local commerce but it's an eyesore hardly anyone will miss.
FYI Merita shot these photos while I was shooting video. I think she did a very professional job.
Midtown Square Demolition: Day Two.
This complex of business buildings have been here since the 1950's. It had a history of thriving business from law firms to laundry mats. For the past 10 years, however, the buildings, for the most part, have gone unused; they have been left to rot. I was talking to a person working for the city. He told me they had to run off several bums who were using this building as shelter. I see that as a metaphor for this city. As a community we're growing, in spite of those who don't mind squaller.
For the past several years, the fate of this complex has been tied up in the judicial system. The city wanted to tear it down while the owner wanted it to stay intact. After countless court hearings, judges, and missed deadlines, the day has finely came.
This building holds a lot of history for local commerce but it's an eyesore hardly anyone will miss.
FYI Merita shot these photos while I was shooting video. I think she did a very professional job.