Published: 9/10/2010

Demolition continues on downtown's former United Way building

Demolition crews stand outside the old United Way Building downtown as work that is to end in early October breaks exterior walls. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT Enlarge | Buy This Photo

The United Way building being further demolished in the morning of September 8. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT Enlarge | Buy This Photo

A wrecking ball smashes into the brick walls. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT Enlarge | Buy This Photo

The cost for the demolition by D&R Demolition and Removal is $165,000; $96,000 more went to asbestos removal. Total budget for the project, including construction of a park, is $1 million.

VIEW GALLERY: United Way Building Demolition Sept. 9, 2010

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