Building At Old University Hospital Implodes

DENVER (AP) — Demolition experts have brought down a building at the old University Hospital site to make way for a redevelopment project.

WEB EXTRA: Building Implosion From Copter4

A quick series of about 170 small detonations rocked the building over a period of about 30 seconds on Saturday, followed by a cloud of dust.

PHOTO GALLERY: Building Implosion At Old University Hospital

The former Biomedical Research Building will become part of a 26-acre redevelopment project. The area will become a mixed-use development with residences, offices, retail, restaurants, a hotel and a public space.

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