These structures have accrued significant water damage during the last 50 years, and the steel bars within the two structures' concrete walls have rusted. The Washington Street structure has been closed since last fall, and should be destroyed and reconstructed by 1999, Pollay said. The upper level of the Forest Street structure has been closed since last summer out of fear that the roof will cave in. It is not known when it will be closed completely or how long it will take for the replacement structure to be built. Some local business proprietors said they are upset that the structure is about to be closed.
Parking is messy down here with the structure.
It's going to be worse without. Nagy said he is afraid that customers with no place to park will choose to shop elsewhere. It will repel a lot of customers. Pollay said she's well aware that local merchants are upset. While the structure is under construction, pressure for parking spaces in the area will increase.