Sewickley Country Inn Slated for Demolition
Tom Cruise filmed a car scene for 'Jack Reacher' at the former Country Inn. Borough officials say the structure on Ohio River Boulevard will come down.
A Sewickley landmark, most recently featured in the Tom Cruise action movie Jack Reacher, is scheduled to be demolished soon, according to borough officials. Sewickley Mayor Brian Jeffe said crews have been working since early January to remove asbestos from the former Sewickley Country Inn at 801 Ohio River Boulevard. Demolition is set for late January or early February. Borough officials deemed the building to be hazardous and unsafe. Sewickley police have responded to several trespassing complaints at the property, most recently when officers had to escort a group of teens off the premises. "As mayor, I couldn't permit the safety issue we have now," Jeffe said. MCM Ventures, the propery developer, agreed to have the building torn …
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Randy Martinez
7:54 pm on Tuesday, March 5, 2013
I was a dish washer and buss boy '94 give or take a year. I worked with Willie, he taught me a lot in the kitchen. We rode the bus together after our shift back to Ambridge. Great memories there. more ›