Demolition underway at Frankford’s Central United Methodist Church [slideshow]
Demolition has begun at Frankfords’ Central United Methodist Church at Griscom and Orthodox streets.
Word came last month that the dilapidated building was to be demolished, just a few months after windows were broken at the now fenced-in church. The city arranged the demolition, but Frankford Grou Ministry, the owner, won’t be able to sell the property until it pays the city back.
Slideshow: Frankford Central United Methodist Church pre-demolition
Video from the Frankford Gazette: Demolition has begun
The church was built in the 1890s and offered services until 2005. Now, it’s a safety hazard.
It’s not clear what plans Frankford Group Ministry has for the property.
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