Demolition of the historic landmark, the culmination of a months-long battle between city officials and the hotel’s former owners, officially began not long after 8 a.m. Wednesday as the high-reach excavator tugged at a free-standing brick wall on the top floor, knocking debris to the ground.

The City of Marysville has announced that heavy demolition work on the historic Hotel Marysville will begin Wednesday.

Demolition of the historic Hotel Marysville, which was heavily damaged in a fire earlier this year, began Wednesday morning. The building, deemed unsafe, has disrupted the local community and commuter traffic due to its position in the middle of the historic downtown district along Highway 70.

The city of Marysville eventually sued hotel owners, ending last month with a $700,000 settlement in which the city got the title to the building.

Months after the historic Hotel Marysville caught fire, leading to disagreement between city officials and the owner of the building as to what's next, demolition is now underway on Wednesday. Feather River Plaza,

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