La PORTE — An landmark that has graced La Porte’s skyline for half a century is set to be demolished.
“We are excited to be able to share that the old La Porte Hospital is preparing for demolition. The fencing that is up is starting that process,” La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership Director Bert Cook said at Monday’s La Porte City Council meeting.
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