The photo on left shows the back of the Scates Building as it was being demolished in 1978. The Scates Building was the last to be demolished under the Westbrook Urban Renewal Project. There was strong public support to save this building, which once served as Westbrook City Hall, Municipal Court and the Urban Renewal Offices. The location remained a vacant lot for many years and a large pine tree was located there to serve as the municipal Christmas tree for several years. CVS eventually purchased the land for a pharmacy and parking lot.

Research and photos courtesy of Mike Sanphy