Employees of Southeast Earthmovers of Sitka move cement barriers into place in front of the the Gastineau Apartments on Franklin Street Monday. Monday marked the first day in the demolition process of the downtown apartments.

Employees of Southeast Earthmovers of Sitka move cement barriers into place in front of the the Gastineau Apartments on Franklin Street Monday. Monday marked the first day in the demolition process of the downtown apartments.

Photo: Gastineau demolition

Employees of Southeast Earthmovers of Sitka move cement barriers into place in front of the the Gastineau Apartments on Franklin Street Monday. Monday marked the first day in the demolition process of the downtown apartments.

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