Demolition of Italy Community Center marks end of an era

Image: Originally constructed by the Moser M.F.G., Co. of Dallas, the Cargill-Gallman Community Center and Museum in Italy was renovated in 1983 but is now undergoing demolition to clear the way for a new community center, and a new beginning.

Originally constructed by the Moser M.F.G., Co. of Dallas, the Cargill-Gallman Community Center and Museum in Italy was renovated in 1983 but is now undergoing demolition to clear the way for a new community center, and a new beginning. (Barry Byers)

Image: A safety/security fence was erected around the structure before demolition began.

A safety/security fence was erected around the structure before demolition began. (Barry Byers)

Image: The community center is being gutted from top to bottom.

The community center is being gutted from top to bottom. (Barry Byers)

Image: The backside of the demolition site.

The backside of the demolition site. (Barry Byers)

Image: Close inspection shows foundation and wall instability.

Close inspection shows foundation and wall instability. (Barry Byers)

Image: Demolition workers toss debris from the second-floor of the community center.

Demolition workers toss debris from the second-floor of the community center. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ceiling and floor boards are ripped out and thrown out the second-floor window.

Ceiling and floor boards are ripped out and thrown out the second-floor window. (Barry Byers)

Image: Everything is extracted including this door.

Everything is extracted including this door. (Barry Byers)

Image: An A-1 Demolition worker takes a moment to evaluate the carnage below.

An A-1 Demolition worker takes a moment to evaluate the carnage below. (Barry Byers)

Image: Workers spend time on the roof as well.

Workers spend time on the roof as well. (Barry Byers)

Image: The community center as it sits across from Italy City Hall.

The community center as it sits across from Italy City Hall. (Barry Byers)

Image: Demolition scene.

Demolition scene. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Cargill-Gallman Community Center and Museum of Italy is just days away from being completely taken down. 

The Cargill-Gallman Community Center and Museum of Italy is just days away from being completely taken down.  (Barry Byers)

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