Mulligan's Brick Bar will be demolished

Demolition of historic Mulligan’s Brick Bar halted due to mechanical issues
The work began at around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, with crews using an excavator to start tearing down the structure.
Demolition begins at Allentown’s historic Mulligan’s Brick Bar
Just days after a devastating fire destroyed the historic 1897 building that housed Mulligan’s Brick Bar in the city’s Allentown neighborhood, demolition of the structure began Wednesday morning. Read
'Wanted one more day': Mulligan's Brick Bar demolition halted by mechanical issues
The demolition of Mulligan’s Brick Bar in Buffalo’s Allentown neighborhood was brought to a standstill by mechanical issues just a few hours after work began.
'Those are our neighbors': Community reacts to fire that destroyed Mulligan's Brick Bar
Brick Bar is the second bar that has been destroyed by fire in the Allentown neighborhood in less than a year. Its next-door neighbor, The Old Pink was destroyed by a fire on June 17, 2024. The Buffalo man accused of setting fire to that building, John Burns of Buffalo, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on arson and attempted arson charges.
After fires at Mulligan's Brick Bar and Old Pink, what's next for Allen Street?
After fires at Mulligan's Brick Bar and the Old Pink in Allentown, neighbors, preservationists and business owners wonder what is next for Allen Street, which has been undergoing a $13.4 million multiyear reconstruction project.
Wingnutz hiring former Mulligan's Brick Bar employees after it was destroyed by fire
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'This hurts': Fire destroys Mulligan's Brick Bar in Buffalo's Allentown neighborhood
Firefighters were called to Mulligan’s Brick Bar at 229 Allen around 4 a.m. Sunday. Smoke and flames could be seen engulfing the structure.
City to demolish Mulligan’s Brick Bar Wednesday morning
The owner of the bar did not want to move forward with stabilization efforts for the historic 19th century building.
Fate of fire-damaged Mulligan’s Brick Bar in Buffalo undecided
Mulligans neighbor, legendary dive bar, The Old Pink, was set ablaze and was burned beyond repair. John W. Burns was charged with arson in that case. Burns remains in a residential treatment facility while he awaits trial in federal court.
Mulligan’s Brick Bar fire: Another beloved Buffalo bar goes up in flames; second in 6 months
Residents near Buffalo’s Allen Street woke up to smoke and the lights of emergency vehicles for the second time in six months as another legendary bar went up in flames on Sunday morning. Buffalo firefighters were called to Mulligan’s Brick Bar at 229 Allen Street shortly after 4 a.m., according to WGRZ.
Crews tearing down Mulligan's Brick Bar
Crews tearing down Mulligan's Brick Bar
Local bar's fire prompts Wingnutz to extend job offer to Mulligan's employees
Mulligan’s Brick Bar has been a staple in the community for decades and for many, it was more than just a bar—it was a spot with memories spanning generations.
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Update – Wrecking Buffalo: Brick Bar Coming Down
The City has determined that no portion of the Brick Bar structure can be saved and the building will likely be demolished. However, Mayor Scanlon has given preservationists and others ...