Agreed, but the realities are probably that no one has the economic means to tear it down and recycle it. It was built at a time of great wealth, resources and optimism and in 1903-1940's dollars. Now, one would need a HUGE organizational effort combining the city, state and federal agencies and bodies to properly reduce it, recycle it and clean up the soil. It's probably a "mini" SuperFund site. I don't think it will happen anytime soon.
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