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Pocomoke City council votes to demolish old armory, directs preservation of select bricks for veterans memorial
Summary
Pocomoke City council voted to award a demolition contract for the former National Armory and directed staff to attempt to preserve architectural elements for a veterans memorial. Council discussion cited a Brownfields study that recommended demolition and multiple bids received for the work.
Pocomoke City council voted Jan. 14 to proceed with demolition of the former National Armory, awarding the project to the bidder recommended by staff and directing efforts to preserve portions of the building for a veterans memorial.
Council members discussed options ranging from rehabilitation to demolition before settling the issue. City staff said three bids were received and recommended the middle-priced bidder, whom staff had used successfully on recent city projects. The city described the structure as…
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