Abandoned for years, the building was stripped of its contents and took steady damage. Smashed windows, destroyed bathrooms, and damaged seats in the auditorium were among the many signs of neglect. Parts of the edifice were restored by its final owner, Kent Steinmetz, and briefly operated as a community center. But other areas collapsed, and the building was ultimately condemned.

With a heavy heart, Steinmetz made the decision to demolish the structure, and it was bulldozed in April 2024.

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