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Old Crofton Elementary School going, going and now gone

Building that’s been sitting idle so long finally torn down
Don Bodger
Don Bodger
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Rubble remains of the old Crofton Elementary School that’s finally been leveled after sitting idle for 10 years. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Workers clearing debris at the old Crofton Elementary School site Sunday. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Rubble remains of the old Crofton Elementary School that’s finally been leveled after sitting idle for 10 years. (Photo by Don Bodger)

The old Crofton Elementary School is finally long gone after becoming a public eyesore and scene of shaddy activity for many years. (Photo by Don Bodger)

It’s the end of an era, as workers clean up what’s left of the old Crofton Elementary School building. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Remnants of the old Crofton Elementary School building are being cleared to eventually make way for a housing and/or parkland on the site. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Don Bodger

The Courier

Building that’s been sitting idle so long finally torn down

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The old Crofton Elementary School is finally long gone after becoming a public eyesore and scene of shaddy activity for many years. (Photo by Don Bodger)
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It’s the end of an era, as workers clean up what’s left of the old Crofton Elementary School building. (Photo by Don Bodger)
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Remnants of the old Crofton Elementary School building are being cleared to eventually make way for a housing and/or parkland on the site. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Don Bodger

About the Author: Don Bodger

I've been a part of the newspaper industry since 1980 when I began on a part-time basis covering sports for the Ladysmith-Chemainus Chronicle.
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