CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A former restaurant in downtown Charleston has been torn down.
Demolition work began Wednesday for the former Fifth Quarter building on Clendenin Street.
Rodney Loftis & Son is the contractor working on the property which is owned by Beni Kedem.
The restaurant unexpectedly closed its doors in May.
The property owner has been considering the possibility of a new hotel on the property, which would have about 150 rooms and also include a restaurant. It could bring about 130 jobs to the area.