Southeast Missouri State University began demolishing the building to make room for overflow parking for the River Campus, school officials said Thursday. The university's fund-raising foundation acquired the building in 2003 from Ann Ritter of Cape Girardeau. At the time, the former service station housed Bettie's Restaurant and a satellite dish dealer.
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