Preparation to get underway for next week's demolition

Preparation work will soon begin for next week's demolition of the collapsed portion of the Coburn Block in the city of Dunkirk.  Mayor AJ Dolce says a total of three structural engineers have now had a look at the structure.  One of the factors is the building's age...it was built in 1868. Another factor is the facade improvement work that was recently completed on the rest of the Coburn Block.

Dolce-Very old building

Kathy Peterson of Chautauqua County Rural Ministry, which owns the building, says a demolition firm from Buffalo has been hired to handle the work.  She says all three structural engineers have deemed the building at 127-135 Central Avenue to be structurally sound.  Peterson also indicates that once demolition work begins, it should take less than three days to complete.