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Forty-year Temporary Building Demolished
The college held its second groundbreaking ceremony of the year for the new Campus Center on Aug
It was a building demolition 40 years in the making. View slideshow of KK Building Demolition.
And when the Kaskaskia (KK) Building finally started coming down, it marked the end of one era and the beginning of another.
The college demolished the KK building, one of five remaining temporary buildings from 1969 that were used while the Main Campus was constructed, to prepare for construction of the new campus center building.
"As exciting as it was to see the beginning of the demolition, I couldn't help but reflect back on 40 years ago," Dr. Gena Proulx said. "I am certain there was an air of excitement as ground was being broken to construct the temporary buildings for what was to be a new community college."
"Our excitement today for the future builds on that past and reminds us of the many trustees, faculty, staff and students who have been served well over the past years."
The removal of the KK building and the other green survivors is being funded by the state's $31 billion capital plan. The college received approximately $8.1 million through the Capital Development Board for the temporary facilities replacement project, which will cover the demolition and removal of the buildings that currently house the Facility Services Department.
The funds will also pay for a new replacement building, which will be located on the north side of the Main Campus.
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