Big Red X Marks the ...

[star-stryder.livejournal.com]

I've noticed several buildings lately with a Big Red X on them (VFW on Broadway, boarded up house on Belmont near Somerville Ave, and a couple others I can't remember around Davis Sq.). What do these mean? My WAG is it's a symbol that these buildings are marked for demolition, but that's just a WAG. Anyone know for certain?

Comments

[ron_newman]

I think it means "This building is unoccupied and condemned. Don't take any risks to look for people inside it if it catches on fire."

[chenoameg.livejournal.com]

I always assumed that sign meant a condemned building.

[kpht.livejournal.com]

yeah that's what i figured too. it's a state thing, i see 'em up here in lawrence, lowell, methuen, lynn, etc.

[ron_newman]

Probably a lot more in Lawrence and Lynn than anywhere else.