Old city hall comes down

A pile of debris now remains at what once was a derelict 1927 building that housed the old city hall and Blaine fire station. Skycorp crews have been demolishing the building, at 344 H Street, since August 9. 

Gary McSpadden, interim public works director, said finishing the demolition was delayed about a week when crews found more asbestos that needed to be abated. McSpadden said the majority of debris should be cleared by Friday, September 16. 

The Northern Light captured the fall of the city’s building over the past month.