Gambles building to be demolished

Darbro explains plan to utilize downtown revitalization funds to save city $150,000

Cones were put up Tuesday night blocking a portion of 13th Street on the east side of the square, in preparation for demolition equipment to be set up Wednesday so that demolition of the former Gambles building can begin on Thursday.
Cones were put up Tuesday night blocking a portion of 13th Street on the east side of the square, in preparation for demolition equipment to be set up Wednesday so that demolition of the former Gambles building can begin on Thursday.

The Aurora City Council approved plans Tuesday night to take down the former Gambles building on the east side of the downtown square, with demolition crews expected to begin the two-day process on Thursday. With the council having deemed the structure a “dangerous building” last month, newly-appointed City Administrator Adam Darbro explained the process that led to his recommendation to demolish …