Historic NA Town Hall tower dismantled

The top of the tower being removed yesterday.

An historic 75-feet high tower was dismantled in New Amsterdam yesterday because the crumbling edifice was leaning and posed a safety threat to passers-by.

It is to be rebuilt at some stage.

The edifice was constructed entirely of timber except for some steel connectors. It was 13.5 feet by 13.6 feet and the