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Capital Plaza Tower in Frankfort Set for Implosion

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The tallest building in Kentucky's capital is set for demolition. 

The Finance and Administration Cabinet said in a release on Tuesday the Capital Plaza Tower implosion is set for March 11 at 1:30 p.m.

CRM, D.W. Wilburn #2 is the company developing and constructing the Capital Plaza redevelopment project. They have contracted with Controlled Demolition Inc. for the demolition.

State officials have said the 28-story building is falling apart. The plaza has housed state agencies and private businesses since 1972. The tower is 338 feet tall.

The state is planning to launch an information website within two weeks at capitalplaza.ky.gov.

Matt Markgraf joined the WKMS team as a student in January 2007. He's served in a variety of roles over the years: as News Director March 2016-September 2019 and previously as the New Media & Promotions Coordinator beginning in 2011. Prior to that, he was a graduate and undergraduate assistant. He is currently the host of the international music show Imported on Sunday nights at 10 p.m.
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