The city of Fairbanks is getting closer to demolishing its tallest building: the abandoned 11-story Polaris Hotel.
The city of Fairbanks is getting closer to demolishing its tallest building and biggest downtown eyesore: the abandoned 11-story Polaris Hotel.
The city is then planning a two-step approach, starting this winter with demolition of an addition on the Polaris Building’s south side, known as the annex.Pristash said the dangerously deteriorated condition of the Polaris has accelerated EPA’s regulatory process. “Basically we are suggesting a plaque and photos of the building taken according to their requirements,” said Pristash.
City Mayor David Pruhs, who has been involved in the effort to bring down the Polaris from the start, said work is already underway to find funding to cover the additional cost.
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