Crews with E.L. Crawford Construction tore down light poles in the former Reed Chevrolet sales lot Friday, a preliminary step in the demolition of the building.

Sources at both the City of Saint Joseph as well as E.L. Crawford say that right now, there aren't solid construction plans in place.

The land involved is owned by multiple investors.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/4/1776451701000.jpeg" alt="Poles torn down Friday, the first step in demolition. Photo by Jim Faris." />
 <figcaption>Poles torn down Friday, the first step in demolition. Photo by Jim Faris.</figcaption>
 </figure>By JIM FARISCrews with E.L. Crawford Construction tore down light poles in the former Reed Chevrolet sales lot Friday, a preliminary step in the demolition of the building.Sources at both the City of Saint Joseph as well as E.L. Crawford say that right now, there aren't solid construction plans in place.The land involved is owned by multiple investors.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/4/1776451753743.jpeg" alt="The former front entrance. Photo by Jim Faris." />
 <figcaption>The former front entrance. Photo by Jim Faris.</figcaption>
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Former Reed Chevy to be demolished