The job of tearing down several old buildings at the former IBM Endicott manufacturing complex was put on hold because of the extremely cold temperatures.

The massive demolition project of the unused structures along North Street began three weeks ago.

Chris Pelto, who manages the Huron Campus site for Phoenix Investors, said work on the removal operation was suspended Tuesday and Wednesday due to the harsh conditions.

The former IBM Endicott education building across the street from the demolition site as seen on January 22, 2025. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBR News)
The former IBM Endicott education building across the street from the demolition site as seen on January 22, 2025. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBR News)
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The bitter cold is tough on workers and on demolition equipment. Operations at the site are expected to resume Thursday as temperatures are expected to rise into the mid 20s.

Pelto told WNBF News the job has been "going well." He said the Gorick crews have been "making good progress" as they work on the east end of the "Old Building Group" slated for removal.

The "Old Building Group" demolition site at the former IBM Endicott manufacturing complex on January 22, 2025. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)
The "Old Building Group" demolition site at the former IBM Endicott manufacturing complex on January 22, 2025. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)
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Pelto said the demolition work seems to go more quickly once the exterior portions of the structures have been removed.

It appears that the most visible remaining sign of IBM's history at the site east of McKinley Avenue is destined to crumble in coming days.

The original "International Business Machines" logo still adorns one of the doomed buildings.

The iconic "International Business Machines" logo remains on one of the crumbling Endicott buildings. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)
The iconic "International Business Machines" logo remains on one of the crumbling Endicott buildings. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)
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Pelto said the possibility of saving that section of concrete was discussed with Gorick representatives. It was determined that it probably isn't feasible to remove it intact.

The portion where the logo is located would be difficult to remove and transport from the site. The company introduced the logo in 1924.

A similar logo remains visible on a nearby Huron Campus building now used by BAE Systems. That structure is not being removed.

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