The OES visited the Grant Hospital on May 9,
2004. Located on Town Street in Columbus, the Baldwin Tower had been a
significant part of the Columbus skyline for 36 years. The sixteen story tower
was constructed in 1968 as an addition to the Grant Hospital, which was founded
over 100 years ago. Over the years, Baldwin Tower became obsolete to the medical
needs of today's society. Instead of renovating the tower, the decision was made
to bring the tower down to make way for a brand new facility. On May 9, 2004,
the tower was demolished with a powerful implosion. Below are photos of the
tower before it's destruction and a video of the implosion.
| Location Information: Demolished |
| Grant Hospital's Baldwin Tower stood at the corner of E Town Street & S 6th Street in Columbus; Franklin County. |
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Implosion: Grant Hospital's Baldwin Tower being brought down to a pile of rubble in about 12 seconds. |