Building Safety
Summary
Watch out below! Falling debris from downtown El Paso's historic buildings, like the Acme Saloon and Lerner Building, is making downtown sidewalks pretty dangerous.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Impact analysis
Taxpayers might end up footing the bill if the city has to step in and fix or demolish these neglected private buildings.
Downtown pedestrians and business owners will benefit if the city finally forces these buildings to be made safe.
Property owners of these historic sites are on the hook for expensive repairs or fines.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Eaves collapse from vacant downtown El Paso building sends person to hospital
Eaves collapse from vacant downtown El Paso building sends person to hospital KFOX
Pieces fall at Acme Saloon site, Lerner Building in Downtown El Paso
Pieces fall at Acme Saloon site, Lerner Building in Downtown El Paso El Paso Times
Condemned Northeast El Paso home demolished after years of neighbors' complaints
Condemned Northeast El Paso home demolished after years of neighbors' complaints KFOX
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