Wrecking ball work begins on McCormick Hall on campus of Marquette University

MILWAUKEE -- A wrecking ball began on Monday morning, Aug. 12 the process of knocking down the shell of McCormick Hall on the campus of Marquette University.

Demolition of the residence hall began in May. The hall housed 725 beds, and is now more than 50 years old.

The McCormick Hall demolition is expected to be complete some time in November.