Just days after a devastating fire destroyed the historic 1897 building that housed Mulligan’s Brick Bar in the city’s Allentown neighborhood, demolition of the structure began Wednesday morning. Read

The Allentown Association is advocating for the preservation, or partial preservation, of Mulligan’s Brick Bar after fire tore through the structure Sunday morning.

Firefighters were called to Mulligan’s Brick Bar at 229 Allen around 4 a.m. Sunday. Smoke and flames could be seen engulfing the structure.

Mulligan’s Brick Bar demolition to resume Thursday following fire

Mulligan's Brick Bar is going to be demolished. Mayor Christopher P. Scanlon announced Monday evening that demolition work on the beloved gathering spot at 229 Allen St., heavily damaged by fire Sunday morning,