Menard Correctional Center landmark comes down

Demolition has begun on the old administration building at the Menard Correctional Center in Chester. The building, part of the original facility that was built in 1878, has sat vacant for more than 4 years after state officials replaced it with a newer building. Shot by Shields photo

Demolition has begun on the old administration building at the Menard Correctional Center in Chester. The building, part of the original facility that was built in 1878, has sat vacant for more than 4 years as state officials undertook plans to replace it with a newer building. Shot by Shields photo

Demolition has begun on the old administration building at the Menard Correctional Center in Chester. The building, part of the original facility that was built in 1878, has sat vacant for more than 4 years as state officials undertook plans to replace it with a newer building. Shot by Shields photo