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Historic Mission Building Faces Possible Demolition

EVERETT, WA-The former seat of county government may be demolished and replaced with a new 12-story office building because it would cost more than $7 million to earthquake-proof the structure.

By Ingrid Ricks | Updated on November 07, 2000

EVERETT, WA-Intent on finding space for development of much-needed office building to save on leases and relieve cramped quarters, Snohomish County officials are considering demolition of the city’s historic Mission Building as part of a larger overhaul of their downtown campus.

The officials are reacting to a study showing it would cost more than $7 million to ensure the 89-year-old former seat of county government would withstand an earthquake. Coupled with the cost associated with repairing the building’s roof, ventilation systems and windows, county officials believe it may actually be cheaper to replace the building than repair it.

Considering demolition and actually being able to do it are two different things, however. The Mission Building, which currently houses several courtrooms, the prosecuting attorney’s criminal division, court clerk offices and storage items, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Kristin Ravetz, spokesperson for the Everett Historic Commission, says that if the county does propose demolishing the building, it will face plenty of opposition.

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