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| Demolition begins at Riverfront prison |
| By courierpostonline.com |
| Published: 12/17/2009 |
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CAMDEN — In a slow, arching sweep,the open jaws of an excavator ripped through the door of a loading dock at Riverfront State Prison on Wednesday. In a matter of minutes,the ceremonial start to the demolition of the prison along North Camden's waterfront was complete. The blue door and a section of interior fence lay twisted on the ground. The demolition of the 24-year-old facility, state and local officials vowed on Wednesday, marks a brighter future for the city. "What we are doing here today will set in place a pathway for what is right for the people of the city of Camden," Gov. Jon S. Corzine said at a press conference before the demolition, which was attended by dozens of community activists, as well as city, county and state officials. Community groups had lobbied against the $31 million prison even before it was built in 1985. However, city officials agreed to the 16.7-acre complex in exchange for state funding and jobs. Read More. |
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