Removal of Cox Building 1963
A drag line bucket being used to tear down the fire ruins of the Cox Hardware and Furniture building is making slow progress again today. Instead of knocking the walls down as the crane, owned by the L.D. Fern Construction Co. did the first time, the operator is using the bucket to take bites of the west wall and move the charred Continue reading
Fear existed today that a wavering Cox’s Hardware and Furniture building will “kick back” at surrounding buildings and do damage Continue reading
Here is a breakdown of damages and plans to re-open businesses: Goss Home Furnishing, John Goss estimates his loss at from $75,000 to $100,000 including stock. Continue reading
The Roy L. Cox Shelter Care Home at 702 E. Main was completely destroyed by fire Wednesday morning and other buildings in the block were endangered Continue reading