Fort Leavenworth locals devastated as historic mansions to be razed

Around 185 historic army homes in Fort Leavenworth face being demolished due to high maintenance costs - sparking outrage among locals.

The properties at the Army installation, many dating between the 1800-1900s, have fallen into disrepair in recent years, with wood rotting away, plaster and foundations crumbling, paint flaking and pipes corroded.

The Michaels Organization, a for-profit company with a 50-year lease to manage all of Fort Leavenworth's housing, has now proposed razing these homes to the ground.

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