Big crowds expected to see the Big E implosion.
Demolition crews have completely gutted the first floor of the Executive Inn and will soon bring in the explosives that will take down the hotel.
The city of Owensboro is now preparing for a large turnout to see the final moments of the Big E, and it promises to be quite a show.
“If you’re right outside the 750 foot and you’re right at the perimeter there you’re going to feel the rattling in your chest,” project manager Steve Murray said. “It’s going to be a neat experience for this whole city. It’s a unique building and it’s going to look really well coming down.”
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