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Demolition Begins On Historic R.I. School

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Update: Today may be one of the last days you can see the Lincoln School in Rock Island still standing. Demolition began Thursday when crews tore down the gymnasium. Monday, crews will continue the demo of the rest of the historic school. City officials say there is no current plan for the site, but say the public will be involved in the decision-making process.

 

Demolition is underway at the former Lincoln School in Rock Island. Crews started tearing down the gym Thursday.

The school on 7th Ave. was built in 1894 and had been vacant for 30 years. The city purchased the building in 2007, but was unable to find anyone interested in developing it. 

Some groups fought to save the building, hoping it could become a museum or a community center, but the red brick building was not well-maintained and too costly to repair. Demolition is estimated to cost over $440,000.

At this point the city doesn't have a plan for the property, but long-term possibilities include turning it into a park or building something else in it's place.