The former Crawford Furniture Atlas Division building underwent emergency demolition Tuesday following a partial roof collapse on Monday. (Image courtesy of Andy Palermo, Facebook)
JAMESTOWN – Demolition crews were busy Tuesday at a vacant former warehouse, manufacturing operation and furniture outlet store that experienced a partial roof collapse.
According to the Jamestown Post-Journal, the emergency demolition of the former Crawford Furniture Atlas Division building at 40 Winsor St. was necessary due to the danger the partial collapse created for immediate area. A section of Winsor St. was closed off as an emergency demolition took place.
The cause of the collapse is not known, but officials believe the recent heavy rainfall may have caused stress to the roof, eventually making it give way and taking a portion of the exterior wall with it.
A controlled demolition of much of the remainder of the building is expected during the next couple weeks, once the contractor receives permission from the state.
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