McCollum Hall Implosion Draws Alumni Sightseers
McCollum Tripp said the building came down as planned with no injuries and minimal damage. Alumni from KU and nearby towns watched from West Campus, sharing memories of McCollum and noting the preserved details while reflecting on the sentimental moment.
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McCollum Hall
McCollum Hall Demolished at KU to Make Parking Lot
The Kansas University residence hall McCollum opened in 1965 with 488 rooms for 976 male residents and a 222 220 square foot footprint. Demolition began after years of use and cost about 880 000, part of a 48.6 million redevelop ment plan that added Oswald and Self halls and will add new housing near Oliver Hall and near 19th Street. Crews expect crushing and haul off to finish by February, with the site becoming a parking lot for Daisy Hill residents.
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Lawrence to collect unwrapped toys for Blue Santa program
Lawrence city crews will pick up new unwrapped toys on the first two Mondays of December for the Blue Santa Program. Donations are due by 6 a.m. on Dec 7 and Dec 14 and should be placed next to yard waste along regular routes. toys benefit Lawrence residents in need.
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