After shutting its doors years ago, the former Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino along the Atlantic City boardwalk is finally coming down.
Trump Plaza opened in 1984, decades before his presidency. It was one of four casinos in the city to close down in 2014. Another Trump property, the Taj Mahal, closed in 2016 and has since reopened as the Hard Rock casino.
However, there has been safety concerns in regards to the former Trump Plaza Casino considering that the Plaza's deterioriation has led to several calls to the fire department to clear debris. Officials told the AP that debris has fallen from as high as the 34th floor. Earlier this year, large pieces of the facade crumbled and presented a danger to pedestrians, the fire department said.
In June, the city said billionaire developer Carl Icahn had plans for demolishing the Plaza, according to the Associated Press. Icahn plans to raze both towers at the site.
Mayor Marty Small told sources that the main tower will be imploded in January after the interior is gutted.
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