Western Youth Institution, the 16-story former prison in Morganton, North Carolina, that housed younger offenders for much of its history, was imploded July 11. The prison, which opened in 1972, earned the moniker "High-Rise Prison" due to its unique design. The facility was brought down via implosion by Greensboro, North Carolina-based D.H. Griffin.
In its place, a new National Guard Regional Readiness Center is scheduled to be built that will cover 77,000 square feet on 38 acres.
Watch the video of the implosion below, courtesy of CBS 17:
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