Phoenix Building

Stories about the demolition of the Phoenix Building in downtown Hopkinsville.

The Phoenix, one of Hopkinsville’s oldest downtown landmarks, is gone

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 7, 2023

Hoptown Chronicle shot a series of photographs documenting the final stage of the historic building's demolition.

Safety concerns escalate as Phoenix Building demo runs behind schedule

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 23, 2023

Mayor James R. Knight Jr. said the city will be bolstering a sidewalk barrier around the Phoenix during Summer Salute on Friday and Saturday.

Western Union bike rack exemplifies a moment in Hopkinsville history

by Alissa Keller
August 21, 2023

The artifact – housed at the Pennyroyal Area Museum – was once housed outside of the historic Phoenix Building, which is slated for demolition.

Phoenix Building owners to hire a demolition contractor

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 2, 2023

Christian Circuit Court Judge Andrew Self's ruling means the city will not be awarding a contract to one of the four companies that submitted bids.

Losing the Phoenix shouldn’t diminish all of downtown.

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 31, 2023

In the coming weeks, the space where the historic Phoenix building sits will become a blank spot in the heart Hopkinsville. Despite the loss, it doesn't embody the overall trajectory of downtown development.

Four contractors submit city bids for demolition of Phoenix Building

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 28, 2023

Bids ranged from $263,600 to $387,000, and three of the companies stated the cost of asbestos abatement as an addendum to their proposal.

The Phoenix at Ninth and Main streets will come down

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 13, 2023

A schedule outlined during a court hearing Thursday indicates the building will be removed within approximately 50 days.

Historic Phoenix Building deemed unsafe to enter

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 17, 2023

The city is giving the property owner 90 days to declare how it will remedy the building's structural issues.