Duffy's Tavern is coming down.
Demolition of the Amherstburg landmark starts today and is expected to take nearly three months to complete.
Mayor Aldo DiCarlo says redevelopment possibilities include an amphitheatre and an expansion of Navy Yard Park, but not at the expense of residents.
"We are really committed to trying not to get the taxpayers to fund this development between Duffy's and Bellevue House. We're looking for private sponsorship and government grants and funding so the project development timeline is going to be contingent on our abilty to acquire those funds."
The town acquired the property for $1.1-million earlier this year. The demolition contract, worth $280,000, has been awarded to Jones Group.