The Bosie Cascade “Triangle Building” is now completely demolished.  Each day on my way to work I could see the demolition progress.  Today I snapped the final picture showing only a pile of stone.  I’m very much looking forward to the future of this site as it will greatly improve the downtown neighborhood.

Boise Cascade "triangle" building on Front St. in downtown Salem.

Today the demolition of the Boise Cascade “Triangle” building in downtown Salem is now underway.  This morning Mayor Janet Taylor and a small crowd gathered as the demolition team took a back hoe to the side of the building.  According to the Statesman Journal the demolition project will take approximately 8 months.  Developer Dan Berrey stated construction of the redevelopment should begin soon after.

The triangle building can be seen from just about anywhere in downtown Salem.  I am personally dissapointed the building couldn’t be renovated in some form or another.  I think the old cement building has plenty of character.  I’m sure the useability of the structure is more of an issue than anything.

Next time you’re driving down Commercial Street or Front Street take a look at the demolition project!