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VIDEO: City of Mt. Vernon demolishes 110-year-old water tower
MOUNT VERNON, Ill. (KFVS) - A water tower built in 1914 came down in 15 seconds. The city of Mount Vernon demolished the water tower on Monday, June 10. City leaders say a new 500,000-gallon tower will be built in its place.
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