"Mayor Ryan said today that arrangements are complete for removal of the burnt out building at 209-211 E State St., and the neighboring building at 213 E State St.
He said that he and Chief of Police Hebert L. Van Ostrand are working out plans with the wrecking company to block off State St. between Aurora and Tioga Sts. for a couple of days, possibly next week."

"Buildings Due to Be Razed," Ithaca Journal, August 16, 1962, 5.