A historic building on Route 66 in Carthage, Mo., was torn down Wednesday, essentially because of a careless SUV driver a few weeks ago.
According to the Carthage Press, the Route 66 Antique Mall and Flea Market on Oak Street was demolished. It was built in 1944 to house the Harel Griffith Pontiac dealership. It was converted into an antique mall and flea market in 1993.
The demise of the historic building began after the first ice storm in December this year (sic) when an SUV hit the shop.
“It disturbed the northwest corner and destabilized the integrity of the building,” said Chad Wampler, director of the Public Works Department. “It took that portion down immediately.”
A photo of the building being razed can be seen with the report here.
You can read more about the accident that ultimately doomed the building here.