An derelict abandon house once sat on the plot of land. Here's what it looked like before. With the help of locals, artist Matthew Mazzotta demolished the house, saving materials where he could. Once everything that could be salvaged was set aside, the fire department burned the remainder. Photo 3 of 8 in Watch an Unassuming House Unfold into a Community Theater by Diana Budds

Watch an Unassuming House Unfold into a Community Theater

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An derelict abandon house once sat on the plot of land. Here's what it looked like before. With the help of locals, artist Matthew Mazzotta demolished the house, saving materials where he could. Once everything that could be salvaged was set aside, the fire department burned the remainder.