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For Immediate Release • September 30, 2010
Staff Contact: Rigo Leal, Public Information Officer, 303-651-8840
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 - A major portion of one of Longmont’s oldest landmarks is scheduled for demolition beginning October 4, 2010.
The 94-year-old flour mill, recognizable by its 100-foot silo and adjacent 6-story building, located near downtown Longmont has been abandoned since 1979. In early 2009, a fire destroyed the integrity of the building and the charred remains have become a safety concern.
After studying a variety of options, and working in partnership with the City of Longmont, the flour mill owners are left with no other option but to demolish the building, and attached catwalk; the silos and nearby warehouse will remain standing (see map).
Expected timeline:
On the morning of October 4, demolition is expected to begin; the entire deconstruction process is expected to take two weeks.
On October 16, cleanup of the rubble will begin with much of it slated for recycling; the entire cleanup should be finished by December 24.
Finally, the foundation is expected to be removed and the remaining hole should be filled in by January 15, 2011.
It is anticipated that the public will be interested in watching the demolition of the old mill and public safety officials are concerned about people gathering near the site or stopping on the South Pratt Parkway bridge.
Viewing tips:
First Avenue is a narrow roadway with no established parking. There are no sidewalks along the north side of the street and there is no other authorized public parking in the area. People should walk from the 100 block of Coffman along 2nd Avenue to the southeast corner of 2nd Avenue at South Pratt. There will be some access to view the flour mill site from the sidewalk at that location.
In addition, the dirt areas between Coffman Street and Terry Street are the right of way of Santa Fe Burlington Northern. Pedestrians are reminded they do not have the right of way over trains which pass through this area many times a day. No one should ever walk or stand on the tracks themselves. Beat Officers will be monitoring the area for traffic concerns.
The Golden West Flour Mill, located near 2nd Ave. and Terry St., was built in 1916 and used as feed co-op run by the Grant family. From the 1930's and 1940's the property was used as a flour mill that distributed its product throughout Longmont. In the 1950's the use turned again to livestock feed. The facility was closed in 1979.
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