Robert “Nick” Nichols and Rachel Nichols of Farmington begin demolition of the property at 103 Bridge St. in Farmington on Thursday. The property, previously owned by Joel Batzell Bridges, is being torn down to make way for a commercial opportunity. Nick said he expects a new building to go up but is still considering potential options. Rachel said some locals have expressed interest, but if those don’t develop, the property will be put up for sale. Nick said the building is a safety hazard, and that transients have managed to get in even though the town secured the front. Bridges, known for his sometimes eccentric behavior, passed away March 1, 2016.

Robert “Nick” Nichols and Rachel Nichols of Farmington begin demolition of the property at 103 Bridge St. in Farmington on Thursday. The property, previously owned by Joel Batzell Bridges, is being torn down to make way for a commercial opportunity. Nick said he expects a new building to go up but is still considering potential options. Rachel said some locals have expressed interest, but if those don’t develop, the property will be put up for sale. Nick said the building is a safety hazard, and that transients have managed to get in even though the town secured the front. Bridges, known for his sometimes eccentric behavior, passed away March 1, 2016.

The billboard at the former Joel Batzell Bridges property at 103 Bridge St. in Farmington came down Thursday as new owners Robert “Nick” Nichols and Rachel Nichols of Farmington begin tearing the building down to make way for a new commercial opportunity. Bridges, known for his sometimes eccentric behavior, passed away March 1, 2016.

The end of an era in Farmington’s history started to come down Thursday as new owners began demolishing the former Joel Batzell Bridges property at 103 Bridge St. in Farmington. Robert “Nick” Nichols and Rachel Nichols of Farmington are tearing down  the property for a future commercial endeavor, Nick said. Bridges, a sometimes colorful character, passed away March 1, 2016.