What's a C-8 demolition?

In my previous post, I mentioned that 'by sheer coincidence, my last full day in New Jersey was the day of the C-8 demolition.' For those not from the triCity area of New Jersey,the C-8 was the abandoned steel skeleton high-rise in Asbury Park that became the symbol of the failed redevelopment that took place in AP during the 90's.

The demolition of this structure took place Saturday 29 April at 7am. Click here for an Asbury Park Press article from 27 April 2006 to learn more about the C-8 and Asbury Park's plan for its site. For your viewing pleasure, here's a slide show of the demolition: