Photo by Bonnie Hobbs.
The legendary Massey Building – once the tallest building in Fairfax City – is now being demolished. For nearly half a century, it stood across from the county Courthouse. From 1969-92, it was the seat of Fairfax County Government, until the current county Government Center opened in Fair Oaks. It then housed the administrative offices of the county’s Fire and Police departments.
But since the Massey Building’s abundance of asbestos made it a health hazard to those working inside it – and the fire and police headquarters moved to a safe and modern home in a new building off Monument Drive – this 13-story structure is coming down.