Demolition now underway for former Huntsville City Hall building

Demolition began Friday on the former Huntsville City Hall building, a project expected to take no longer than six months. The building served as the City’s center of government for almost 60 years.

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Old City Hall demolition underway

The building at 308 Fountain Circle has been planned for removal as the City relocated its operations to its new facility across the street in May 2024.

Last week, the City unveiled its master plan for the site, the construction of which will begin soon after the demolition and removal of debris is complete. The plans involve expansion of Big Spring Park East.

“This is a bittersweet day but one that we knew was coming. The former City Hall had long outlived its usefulness, but we are excited about the plans to incorporate the site into Big Spring Park East and the new amenities that will be available to the public.”

Mayor Tommy Battle

Abatement was recently completed and all utilities to the eight-story building have been disconnected. Most of the building’s windows as well as precious metals — such as copper — have been removed, leaving essentially nothing but a shell of the building as demolition began.

The City awarded Britt Demolition and Recycling the contract for the project in November. The contract states the process must be completed by June.

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