OAKLAND CITY, Ind. (WFIE) – Officials have approval from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management to demolish the former Strickland building on Main Street in Oakland City.
The multi-story brick structure has sat vacant for years, become a growing safety concern for the city.
Most of the backside of the building has collapsed, prompting officials to restrict access to the area.
City leaders said the building’s deterioration posed risks to pedestrians, nearby properties, and drivers traveling through the Main Street corridor.
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