This is a little bit of a bummer, but not altogether surprising, given the series of circumstances leading to its demise -
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Judge orders 6-story downtown Battle Creek tower demolished
Trace Christenson | Battle Creek Enquirer
November 12, 2020
A judge has ordered that a 120-year-old, six-story building in downtown Battle Creek be demolished. Calhoun County Circuit Court Judge Sarah Lincoln on Thursday granted a motion from the City of Battle Creek to remove part of the Binder Building at 34 E. Michigan Ave. because it is unsafe. The judge's decision may end a fight between the city and the building's owner, Bryant DeBolt, about the future of the stone triangle-shaped tower built in 1900...
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It is one of the more unique historic structures in downtown Battle Creek. At least the portion that will be demolished will not leave a gaping hole on Michigan Ave. as it is on the back alley side -
google street view.