A slice of Pierce County history is being demolished after years of litigation.
The Ryan House – a 160-year-old home at 1228 Main St. in Sumner – will be demolished from July 24 to July 26, according to a news release Friday from the City of Sumner. After demolition, the city will turn the land into a park.
“Contractors will salvage reusable items from the house that can be safely removed,” the release said. “All salvaged items will be safely stored and made available for the Ryan family to retrieve.”…