On September 7, 2024, The Hertz Tower in Lake Charles was demolished.

The building was badly damaged by a hurricane and was no longer safe.

People gathered to watch as the tower came down in a controlled explosion, marking the end of a well-known landmark in the city.

The filmer says: "The Hertz Tower, formerly known as the Capital One Tower, is a privately owned property that is currently undergoing demolition in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The demolition will include the lower atrium, 21-story tower, and sky bridge that connects the main structure to the parking garage. The parking garage will not be demolished. The taller, tower portion was demolished by a controlled implosion on September 7, 2024 at 8 a.m. This project is a private project, contracted out by the private property owners, and being paid for with private dollars.

The private owner of the former Capital One Tower has hired Lloyd D. Nabors Demolition to serve as the general contractor of their demolition project. Lloyd D. Nabors Demolition has subcontracted with Controlled Demolition, Inc. (CDI), to handle the implosion of the 21-story tower.

The complete cleanup of the site will take approximately 90 days post-implosion. The site will be a development-ready site once site cleanup is complete. The slab will be removed and fill dirt will be added to ensure proper drainage of the site.

The property is privately owned. The future of the site is currently undetermined. The property does fall within the Downtown Development Authority so any future developments will have to meet the ordinances and codes set forth in the City’s adopted Downtown Development Code, which are designed to encourage development that benefits a traditional Downtown environment."

The Hertz Tower, formerly known as the Capital One Tower, is a privately owned property that is currently undergoing demolition in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The demolition will include the lower atrium, 21-story tower, and sky bridge that connects the main structure to the parking garage. The parking garage will not be demolished. The taller, tower portion was demolished by a controlled implosion on September 7, 2024 at 8 a.m. This project is a private project, contracted out by the private property owners, and being paid for with private dollars.

The private owner of the former Capital One Tower has hired Lloyd D. Nabors Demolition to serve as the general contractor of their demolition project. Lloyd D. Nabors Demolition has subcontracted with Controlled Demolition, Inc. (CDI), to handle the implosion of the 21-story tower.

The complete cleanup of the site will take approximately 90 days post-implosion. The site will be a development-ready site once site cleanup is complete. The slab will be removed and fill dirt will be added to ensure proper drainage of the site.

The property is privately owned. The future of the site is currently undetermined. The property does fall within the Downtown Development Authority so any future developments will have to meet the ordinances and codes set forth in the City’s adopted Downtown Development Code, which are designed to encourage development that benefits a traditional Downtown environment.