While this is somewhat of an extreme case of the condition to which a historic building can deteriorate, it illustrates how important the tax credits can be in determining if a building is preserved or demolished. Today I went down and shot several dozen photos on the building on it's last day including the ones below.



3 comments:
I applaud your efforts. Save and rebuild all you can. You will be a good example for others.
Any plans to rebuild a replica of the Switzer building?
Dan
I'm sorry to see this one has gone. Thirty years ago when we were trying to get it on the National Register I was amazed that it remained so redolent of the odor of licorice. The essential oils must have soaked into the wood timbers; even though abandoned, dusty and disheveled, the odor of licorice would lift you off your feet. It was a beautiful place.
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