The Emporium was the only store in Coalmont for many years but closed in 1988. It was built by Walt Smart and he moved from his previous location across the street in what is now called the Coalmont General Store. The hope was to add a second story later. That never came to be, and now it is all gone.

On Monday, June 26 Bob Reichert arrived with his big excavator and demolition began. The building had become quite derelict and there was not much to save except the memories. The new owners of the property plan to landscape the lot. One thing is for sure, the old familiar view when you enter Coalmont is very different and will take a little while to get used to.

The excavator starts work.

It doesn’t take long before most of it is ready to haul away.

The view at the entrance to town is very different now.

Here is what the building looked like on July 19, 2015.