The end is near for old courthouse - Vinita, OK
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YoSam.
N 36° 38.263 W 095° 09.480
15S E 307069 N 4056853
Demolition possible this year
Waymark Code: WMZJVC
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 11/21/2018
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County of courthouse: Craig County
Location of courthouse: 214 Canadian Ave., Vinita
"Workers began clearing out the contents of the
old Craig County Courthouse on Monday.
"District 3 Commissioner Dan Peetoom explained
that it’s been a long process to demolish
the old building, which has been vacant since the
new courthouse opened in 2006.
"Peetoom said that anything inside the building
that is not structurally attached must come out
before the building can be demolished.
"Peetoom said that once the contents have been
removed, the county commissioners can begin
the bidding process to select a demolition contractor.
Peetoom is hopeful that the old building can be
torn down this year.
'“That’s what we’re shooting for,” Peetoom
said.
"Crews backed dump trucks up to the building
on Monday to jettison old office furniture, boxes
other assorted items through windows on the
second floor.
"The interior of the old building is a dusty mess
compared to its former glory.
"The ceiling has collapsed in an old courtroom
on the third floor, and the entrance to the old
Sheriff’s Office has been demolished." ~ Vinita Daily Journal, by Denton Thomason, January 31, 2017