Months after Steamboat Resort announced a massive project to transform Gondola Square, crews are tearing down the old gondola and ski school building. The Steamboat Pilot reports heavy equipment two excavators and several 16 wheelers worked Thursday morning to dismantle the structures and haul away the rubble. Gondola Square will be redeveloped into a multi-use plaza with additional restaurants, shopping and entertainment venues.Â

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