Historical Building Demolished in Innisfree

Historical Building Demolished in Innisfree

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser One of Innisfree’s longstanding structures was demolished this past week.

Village of Innisfree Mayor Deborah McMann said, “The building was unsightly and hazardous, and it was often brought up to the Village by community members.”

The Village could not confirm the age of the building, which was located at 5207- 50 Ave. At one time it was a Massey Harris Dealership and Repair Shop. Unfortunately, there is no historical information or photos in the Village’s archives, but the age of the building is believed to date as far back as the 1930s.

The building also served as the public works shop for the Village and has sat vacant for approximately six years.

“The decision to demolish the building was made by Village council, yes. However, there was an infrastructure audit that was completed in 2016, as a result of the Viability Review Study. It was recommended in that report that the building be demolished due to unsafe structure,” noted McMann.

At the July 21 council meeting the contractor was selected to carry out the demolition of the building. “The total cost of the demolition was quoted at an estimated cost of $29,400 and is being funded through MSI, (Municipal Sustainability Infrastructure) capital grant funding,” added McMann

This building had been a fixture on main street in Innisfree for many decades but was torn down by BK Demolition last week. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)