MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The City of Montgomery has completed demolition of the long-vacant Paterson School property, clearing the way for a new health and wellness center that will serve retired city employees and their families.
City officials announced that the former W.B. Paterson Elementary School site is entering a new phase of redevelopment after the aging structure was torn down as part of a broader effort to revitalize underutilized properties across Montgomery.
Originally built in the 1950s, the school educated generations of Montgomery students before closing its doors in 2007. For nearly two decades, the vacant building remained unused and became a concern for nearby residents…