Bart Andrist of Andrist Enterprises in Kennewick uses an excavator to raze the former Thunderbird Motel at 414 W. Columbia St. in Pasco.
The city of Pasco recently spent $1.2 million to buy and tear down the troubled motel built in 1965 because it’s been a hotbed of crime for years.
Bart Andrist of Andrist Enterprises of Kennewick uses an excavator to raze the former Thunderbird Motel at 414 W. Columbia St. in Pasco. The City of Pasco recently spent $1.2 million to buy and tear down the troubled motel, which was built in 1965, that’s been a hotbed of crime. After the motel is knocked down, the city expects to turn the property into expanded parking for the recently renovated Peanuts Park and Farmers Market across the street. The demolition project is expected to last until late August. Bob Brawdy bbrawdy@tricityherald.com
After the motel is knocked down, the city expects to turn the property into expanded parking for the recently renovated nearby Peanuts Park and Farmers Market.
A roll of toilet paper remains in the dispenser of a third floor room as Bart Andrist of Andrist Enterprises of Kennewick uses an excavator to raze the former Thunderbird Motel at 414 W. Columbia St. in Pasco. Bob Brawdy bbrawdy@tricityherald.com
The demolition project is expected to last until late August.
This story was originally published July 20, 2022 at 11:46 AM.
Bob Brawdy is Herald photographer and videographer dedicated to telling the stories of Tri-Citians through his images and videos. He’s worked for the Herald for more than 35 years, starting as an aspiring photographer when he was still in high school.
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