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Demolition of Kings Park psych center buildings set

Building 123 sits abandoned with its roof collapsing

Photo credit: Daniel Brennan | Building 123 sits abandoned with its roof collapsing just off Kings Park Boulevard on the grounds of the former Kings Park psychiatric hospital. (March 9, 2012)

Demolition of more than a dozen buildings at the old Kings Park Psychiatric Center may start by the end of the month, a state parks official said Wednesday.

An Indiana contractor is expected to begin tearing down structures at the sprawling property between July 30 and Aug. 6, state parks regional director Ronald Foley said in an interview. The contractor, National Salvage & Service Corp.,...

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