On Wednesday, July 9th, workers began demolishing the Watkins Steel building at the intersection of 2nd Street and McLean Boulevard.
The building is being torn down to make way for a new City Library
which is expected to be completed in 2011.
The Historic Delano Blog is for those who are interested in the historic Delano district in Wichita, KS Before being incorporated into Wichita in 1880, Delano had a reputation as the wild side of town. Today, Delano is home to an eclectic mix of small family-owned shops, restaurants and art galleries.