End of an era

End of an era
Originally uploaded by davidzentz

Alan Ford, working for an independent contractor, tears apart the kitchen of 901 North Maplewood Avenue, one of the first homes to be vacated and demolished in preparation for the Bradley University expansion, in an effort to salvage quality wood molding. Before the homes are demolished, contractors come in to save everything from antique doorknobs to copper wiring. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR