The demolition worker stopped at the houseSourced
He was hired to demolish it.
After seeing it, he called city officials.
A Frank Lloyd Wright house in Arizona faced demolition for redevelopment in 2012. Landscaper Alexander Malatesta was hired to tear it down, but hesitated when he saw the building and contacted Phoenix officials. The demolition permit was later rescinded.
The person hired to remove it
helped keep it standing.
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