Newsboy Shelter at Belle Isle demolished

[JRiordan]

Penske had nothing to do with it. As documented in various BIPAC meeting minutes, the shelter was infested by terminates and wood rot for years. The fundraising drive did raise enough to save it. Earlier this year, the decision was made to have it demolished before it collapsed on itself. Architectural significant pieces were removed, the entire shelter was scanned and architectural blue prints were created. Being a permanent structure, the city council approved its demolition.

[Gistok]

Penske had nothing to do with it. As documented in various BIPAC meeting minutes, the shelter was infested by terminates and wood rot for years. The fundraising drive did raise enough to save it. Earlier this year, the decision was made to have it demolished before it collapsed on itself. Architectural significant pieces were removed, the entire shelter was scanned and architectural blue prints were created. Being a permanent structure, the city council approved its demolition.

Thanks JRiordan... and welcome to the group!

I figured that there was something about it that made it beyond salvageable. Glad they have the plans to recreate it possibly. Now if only the price of lumber would come down!