TWO RIVERS, WI (WTAQ) – Thousands of people watched an iconic piece of history tumble to the ground.
A 230-foot smokestack was demolished by explosives Sunday at the former Fisher Hamilton plant in Two Rivers, close to Lake Michigan.
It was the final piece of a year-long demolition of what used to be Manitowoc County’s largest employer.
Media reports said folks throughout Wisconsin witnessed the event in a number of public viewing areas. Some nearby establishments had block parties for folks to enjoy.
Of course, the event drew mixed emotions — especially for former Hamilton employees and their families. Over a million square feet of factory and office space have been cleared over the past year.
The city remains optimistic that the former Fisher Hamilton site will be redeveloped successfully.
The 12-and-a-half acre site is next to Downtown Two Rivers, and it includes a quarter-mile of harbor frontage.
(Story courtesy of Wheeler News Service)
