Postscript: Problem Pink Building On Troost Demolished

Aftermath report and just a bit of relief from neighbors after YEARS of complaints were mostly ignored by politicos and neighborhood leaders . . . Take a look:

The large “Splash of Life” building, located at East 44th Street and Troost Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri, stores food and clothes and distributes them to those in need. In spite of its charitable mission, it’s no stranger to problems— particularly fires.

In addition to a large fire over two years ago that nearly caused it to be demolished, the Kansas City Fire Department said it’s responded to the pink, mural-covered structure on more than one occasion.

“We’ve been in it several times before on fires smaller fires,” said Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins.

Neighbors say they’ve expressed their concerns about the building numerous times over the years, but feel they haven’t been taken seriously.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Demolition begins on pink 'Splash of Life' building, plagued with fires and other challenges

A mural-covered building off Troost stood for its final sunrise Tuesday morning before demolition crews arrived to tear it town.

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