During the Empty Buildings Tour, this location was barricaded (and not part of the tour). The following week, high winds likely aided in the building collapse on East Main. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun
The property at 6 and 8 W. Main Street was previously brought before the City of Shawnee’s Dilapidated Structures hearing on February 22, 2024, following a fire at the location. A thirdparty engineer, retained by the property owner, submitted a report which stated: “Despite the fire damage and age, this building’s exterior and interior brick is in fair to good condition. The building including sec…