University of Nebraska demolishes 2 dorms

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has demolished a matching pair of high-rise dormitories that have housed thousands of students since 1963. The 13-story Cather and Pound dormitories were imploded on Friday morning. Preparations for the demolition began in May when the university began removing windows, heavy furniture and mechanical parts from the dorms.Controlled Demolition Inc. has spent several weeks preparing the buildings. The company placed dynamite into support columns on select floors of the dorms. Barriers were put in place to minimize material being thrown outward and to prevent damage to nearby structures. People gathered at a parking garage nearby to watch the demolition take place.