First round of demolition wrapped up at historic Sun-n-Sand site The hotel opened in 1960 and was known as a lodging place for out-of-town legislators. (Source: WLBT) By Anthony Warren | February 6, 2021 at 3:21 PM CST - Updated February 6 at 3:52 PM
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The initial round of demolition has wrapped up at the Sun-n-Sand Motor Hotel, a historic downtown facility that used to be a home away from home for state powerbrokers.
The hotel, which was named one of the most endangered historic places in America, was torn down to make way for new employee parking.
Up next, “select demolition” will begin inside the remaining structure so it can be renovated and turned into an office and meeting space, said Paula Young, project director of the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration.