Building Permits: Expansion at Furukawa Rock Drill
All information is according to the Kent Community Development Department
Here's a list of the most recent building permits issued by the Kent Community Development Department:
Furukawa Rock Drill Usa
Friday, March 16, 2012
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Landmark Lake Street Building Falling to Pieces
Demolition of long-vacant C.L. Gougler and Machine Co. office started Tuesday.
Chunks of Kent’s industrial history tumbled to the ground throughout the day Tuesday as the demolition of the former C.L. Gougler and Machine Co. buildings on Lake Street officially got under way. The structures are owned by Furukawa Rock Drill USA, which no longer uses the long-vacant headquarters or 65,000-square-foot factory buildings. Both were built around 1920. The Gougler “front office” building, closest to Lake Street, was the first to face the proverbial wrecking ball Tuesday. The demolition moved slowly, catching the attention of many a passing motorist. Each bite of the excavator revealed more and more of the stately building’s elaborate woodwork and paneling. Furukawa President Jeff Crane has donated re-usable items such as …
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Kasha Legeza
2:36 pm on Wednesday, February 8, 2012
There aren't any, as the company already operates out of newer structures on the site. The old buildings had become a financial drain. more ›