Mount Vernon Motel no more

Photo by Nathan Countryman

The former Mount Vernon Motel was demolished by Robison Construction over the weeks ahead of the Christmas holiday

The motel had stood empty for a number of years, having closed in 2021. Mount Vernon city administrator Chris Nosbisch said the building was becoming an attractive nuisance in the community, with people attempting to gain entry into the building numerous times a month.

The demolition frees up the space for Robison Construction to design their own buildings in the future. No site plans have been proposed to Mount Vernon planning and zoning commission yet for the space, but are expected to be delivered this spring.