Implosion of 1965 opened MUCOUS CeleM ey building
An aging structure opened in 1965 is set for implosion on a Wednesday. Details are sparse, but the event signals a recent redevelopment or clearance for new development on the site.
22 Nov 2015
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 2015
Page
1
An aging structure opened in 1965 is set for implosion on a Wednesday. Details are sparse, but the event signals a recent redevelopment or clearance for new development on the site.
Tripp's Midland Wrecking plans a 9 a.m. Wednesday implosion of McCollum Hall, a 10 story KU dorm opened in 1965 at 1800 Engel Road. About 750 pounds of explosives across 2000 holes will raze the 220,000 square foot building in 18 seconds, with live video at LJWorld.com and road closures from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Lawrence residents responding to a reader survey backed a proposed smoking ban in city parks. The advisory board discussed the draft policy on November 10, banning tobacco use on all Parks and Recreation land including 54 parks, Eagle Bend Golf Course and sports bleachers. The draft covers tobacco products and delivery devices such as electronic cigarettes.
A city ordered audit scrutinizes a Wichita area special taxing district that has directed over 2 million dollars to The Oread Hotel development. The review centers on a Kansas Open Records Act document detailing city and Allen Gibbs & Houlik L.C. arrangements. City officials refuse to comment on triggers or concerns. Commissioner Lisa Larsen notes the matter is being handled properly.
Nearly 75 African-American community leaders from across Kansas gathered in Topeka on Saturday to adopt their first-ever statewide legislative agenda, signaling a coordinated effort to influence policy and advocacy across the state.
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