Jibby’s Rubble
Droneography by R.R. Best
The Metro Communications crew received the go ahead permit from the city of Sullivan at noon Monday, June 15 and by the end of the afternoon the back wall was gone, exposing second floor apartments with panoramic western vistas.
A few decades ago Jibby’s Restaurant was the place to eat, drink and meet the stars of the Little Theatre.
Those days are gone and the building was getting worse the longer it sat empty.
As the afternoon of demolition went on the parade of onlookers increased, creating parking issues for offices operating on Harrison Street.
One suggestion to offset the inconvenience for those businesses was to allow them to control onlooker seating.
A lawn chair in the shade on the back parking lot could go for about $10.00 if a bottle of water is included.
Metro owner Zak Horn acquired ownership of he dilapilated former restaurant which was home to the stars of the Little Theatre on the Square and is removing it along with a part of Sullivan’s past.
The past is the past and the city of Sullivan voted to contribute $20,000 toward the $40,000 demolition costs.
By July 4th Horn hopes to be the proud owner of an empty lot where Jibby’s used to be.
