This morning neighbors celebrated the coming demolition of the Thunderbird Motel (Fremont Inn) with a small gathering at the site. The Seattle P-I has covered this story for a long time, and has more, including photos and quotes from Catholic Community Services, who will build low income housing at the site, and from Judge Ed McKenna who, as Assistant City Attorney, was instrumental in closing the old motels, her:
http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattle911/2012/02/24/problem-aurora-motel-to-be-demolished/#285-13