PHOTO BY MARÍA CAMP - Demolition of College Avenue Elementary has started.

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By María Camp Published

12:08 pm Friday, July 21, 2023

College Avenue demolition underway

PHOTO BY MARÍA CAMP - Demolition of College Avenue Elementary has started.

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Demolition of College Avenue Elementary has started. What are your favorite memories? Share photos and memories for possible use in an upcoming article. – Ralton Baker, owner of the company doing the demolition, said some bricks will be placed outside the work zone. If you would like a souvenir brick, feel free to go by and get one. Last night, there were a few near the road.

Click the link for videos of the last days of College Avenue:

https://franklincountytimes.com/2023/07/22/video-last-days-of-college-avenue-elementary/

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