No matter what Greenville residents say should happen to the old Imperial Tobacco Warehouse, the city now has the okay to demolish a portion of the iconic structure.

The smokestack and the watertower are the most recognized part of the warehouse, which still stands despite the fire back in April. Since then, the owner has petitioned to have it torn down. Workers near the site are used to this piece of history. They say it would will be a historic loss. While others say could make way for something better.

The watertower is the only portion slated for demolition. It could be a few more weeks before there word on when rest of the building will come down.