Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
North wall is a concern prior to building's demolition
The Capitol Theatre's north wall abutts the former Steve's Bar & Grill building, which is now used as a residential dwelling.
The anatomy of the former Capitol Theatre was questioned by the Hartley City Council on Monday.
Members approved a proposal from Bolton & Menk for professional engineering services to assess the condition of the dilapidated building, specifically its north wall. The city has owned the property for the last four years after it was deemed hazardous due to years of neglect.
"We need to know if the north wall is attached [to the abutting building]," said City Administrator Roxann Swanson. "We need to know if we can even take that north wall down."
Engineer Wes Boyer said the inspection will assess...
