Wrecking crew pawing at Hereford House

Heavy equipment is tearing down Hereford House, the iconic meatery that arson put on the path to demolition.

The restaurant on W. 20th Street exploded after midnight on October 20, 2008. Investigators quickly determined the blast happened on purpose. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives eventually released images of two suspects captured by security cameras. No arrests have been made.

Damage was estimated at $1 million, and the restaurant did not reopen after fire fighters put out the blaze. Rod Anderson, who operated Hereford House, filed for personal bankruptcy last year.

A member of the wrecking crew said he expected the job to be completed by Monday. Click on the jump for more photos.