By AAH Jack Quirk
A long-troubled building at 220 S. Main St. appears to have finally reached its breaking point this week, as much of the building has collapsed.
Part of the roof had already given way a few months ago, but recent storms and heavy winds finished the job, sending the remaining structure down. While the front portion of the building is still standing, roughly the rear two-thirds has caved in.
The property, easily recognized by its large garage door sits just south of the former Buck’s Place Bar and just north of the Champlain Apartments, directly across from the Hennessey Post Office.
After years of visible wear and tear, it seems this old building has officially waved the white flag.
Now the big question becomes, what’s next? Early discussions are underway about the future of this site and the surrounding properties, leaving the door open for potential new life along South Main.
For now, though, this one has gone from “needs work” to “no coming back.”
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