Demolition Begins On Chickasaw Towers

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ARDMORE, OK -- The demolition of an unsightly Ardmore landmark that has stood for more than 40 years began Monday.

Crews began tearing down the Chickasaw Towers this afternoon.

Built in 1973, the towers helped the city meet the need for low income housing.

Since the building is on tribal land, the Chickasaw Nation has final say as to what will take it's place.

Tribe leaders say demolition will take two to four weeks.

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