I drove by the place this weekend (Sat. 12 FEB 05) and saw something I didn't like: a new temporary fence erected around the front of the building, all the way to the sidewalk; and some heavy-duty earth-moving equipment.

Can't be 100% sure, but looks like they've already torn down and removed some of the exterior platforms and stairs. No idea what may have been done to the interior.

I can't risk losing this place before I get some really decent pix, so I am planning to visit this weekend (19,20), unless the weather is just horrendous, that is. Anyone interested in joining, PM me.

It's going under the knife. The deconstruction boys from O'Rourke of Cincinnati are on site. Not good. Their #1 job is health and safety. Mine is exploration and photography. Seems we have a problem here.

The front doors are destroyed so entry is not a problem. I saw some heavy equipment inside during last night's survey. The building across the street has installed some kick-butt lighting, and it's BRIGHT! Shines directly onto the temporary safety fence erected in front of the castle.

This place is gonna vaporize, and that sucks!

I have no idea if work will be performed over this 3-day holiday weekend. Anywho, anybody who feels it's O.K. to salvage artifacts against certain destruction may want to visit.