Demolition continues on run-down Mason City building
The over 100-year-old Marsden Building on the north end of Mason City is being demolished as part of the city s efforts to get rid of blighted properties.
Posted: Feb 2, 2021 9:02 PM
Posted By: Nick Kruszalnicki
MASON CITY, Iowa - City leaders had set a goal to make some serious headway on blighted properties. Today, you could see their efforts in action.
Crews are demolishing the over 100-year-old Marsden Building on the north side of town.
On Tuesday afternoon, an excavator carefully knocked down the crumbling brick walls a little bit at a time, then scooping the debris into a semi trailer waiting near by. Throughout the afternoon, curious onlookers stopped by to witness the building being torn down.