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Photo by Alan Olson â Crews from Reclaim Co. work with hand tools to take the roof of a building on Jefferson Avenue as part of the demolition process.
MOUNDSVILLE – Dilapidated structures around the city are currently in the process of being demolished, and the city has plans to tear down another eight in the coming months.
In November, Moundsville’s city council awarded two contracts to Fairmont-based Reclaim Co. for two sets of demolition projects; one set to claim space for the city’s new municipal building, the other to tear down buildings that were rendered unsafe due to fires. One contract for $60,605 was approved to demolish lots at 515 and 508 Jefferson Avenue, while another for $40,745 was awarded to demolish two properties at 1813 Second Street and 1002-1004 Sixth Street.