The dilapidated Governor's House Hotel, a once-prominent landmark in Montgomery, Alabama, is being demolished as part of a $6 million city initiative to revitalize blighted properties. The 65,608 square foot complex, plagued by years of abandonment, will make way for future economic growth and development.
) - It was once the premier place to lay your head in comfort while traveling through Alabama ’s capital city or to celebrate major milestones like being elected governor.Parties inside the Governor’s House Hotel’s convention space long ago ended. The 9-hole golf course hasn’t seen a putt in years, nor have conversations from the area’s who’s who wafted through the horse-back riding stables, restaurant, or lounge.
For years, the only noticeable activity at the overgrown property, spread out over a massive 65,608 square feet, was the occasional wail of sirens fromA bulldozer begins the process of demolishing the old Governor's House Hotel in Montgomery.
For years, business owners urged city leaders to do something with the property, but since it was stuck in limbo thanks to a state tax lien, the city was powerless to do anything except watch it fall further into disarray. That changed inThe city announced Wednesday that it will demolish the eyesore as part of a larger $6 million demolition plan aimed at cleaning up blighted properties across the city.
“This property has been abandoned for some time,” said Chief Building Official Marcus Dean. “It is just one of several properties that we have identified as part of a comprehensive commercial demolition plan.”“We are excited about the opportunities that this particular piece of property allows for the City of Montgomery to consider future economic growth and development,” Dean said.
Taking down the Governor’s House, built in the mid-1960s on East South Boulevard, will cost the city about $279,000.Man injured in shooting on Taylor Road SundayMayors, law enforcement officials advocate for ‘Safe Alabama’ legislative package
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