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  • A backhoe tears at one of the remaining walls of the Fairmont Theater on the 400 block of Adams Street on Wednesday afternoon shortly before the remainder of the building collapsed on itself. A new state complex will be constructed on the grounds. PHOTO BY TAMMY SHRIVER

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September 27, 2012

Demolition Update

Times West Virginian

FAIRMONT — October 11 update:

This is video footage taken Tuesday, Oct. 11, of the Fairmont Theatre demolition on the 400 block of Adams Street in downtown Fairmont.

 

Video by Tammy Shriver

 

October 2 update:

This is video footage taken Tuesday, Oct. 2, of ongoing demolition work on the 400 block of Adams Street in downtown Fairmont.

 

Video by Emily Gallagher

 

October 1 update:

This is video footage taken Friday, Sept. 28, and Monday, Oct. 1, of ongoing demolition work on the 400 block of Adams Street in downtown Fairmont.

Video by Emily Gallagher

 

September 28 update:

By Kaylyn Christopher

FAIRMONT — As the demolition of the 400 block on Adams Street continues, Fairmont inches closer and closer to the construction of the new state building and the potential for increased job opportunities.

“It’s been a long time coming,” said county administrator Kris Cinalli. “We are excited for the demolition phase and construction to begin.”

The state Department of Administration made the decision to close the old West Virginia State Office Complex on the 100 block of Adams Street in February 2009 due to structural issues. Once Marion County acquired the 400 block of Adams Street, and Fairmont’s Reclaim Inc. won the bid to tear it down, plans for the new state building were able to be put into action.

 

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Video by Emily Gallagher

 

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