August 23, 2025 • Brown Brothers
Crews remove the north-side lath-and-plaster walls on the second floor of the Brown Brothers Building, revealing an earlier construction method tougher than drywall.
Read moreWooden trusses are lifted by crane and secured atop the Woolworth building, preparing the structure for decking and installation of a durable waterproof roof.
Read moreAugust 21, 2025 • 600 Block
Crews removed sections of brick at 635 Cleveland Street to examine the building’s integrity, revealing structural concerns that require stabilization.
Read moreAugust 20, 2025 • Peoples Bank
Metal framing crews are making rapid progress at the Peoples Bank building, with wall structures taking shape on both the first and second floors.
Read moreAugust 19, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.
Masons have laid concrete block and begun installing the brick façade on the Woolworth building, ensuring it matches the historic appearance of the structure.
Read moreAugust 18, 2025 • Brown Brothers
Selected interior wall studs are being removed from the Brown Brothers Building following the stripping of drywall and stucco finishes.
Read moreAugust 17, 2025 • 600 Block
Truss inspections begin as crews remove the ceiling at 635 Cleveland Street.
Read moreAugust 16, 2025 • Peoples Bank
Chalk lines and spray paint are used to mark the wall locations at Peoples Bank, starting the framing work.
Read moreRestoration crews rebuilt the south parapet of the F.W. Woolworth Co. building, adding a continuous bonding beam and installing framing to support sheathing and stucco.
Read moreAugust 14, 2025 • 600 Block
Sound- and temperature-insulated plumbing is removed from the upstairs of 639 Cleveland Street.
Read moreAugust 13, 2025 • Brown Brothers
Crews remove several dozen second-floor wooden doors and frames not slated for restoration as part of the Brown Brothers Building transformation.
August 12, 2025 • Peoples Bank
Second-floor copper water lines are being installed at the Peoples Bank building with a press-fit system for secure, efficient connections.
Read moreAugust 11, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.
Crews are removing selected storefront bricks from Woolworth to prepare for replacement masonry that blends seamlessly.
Read moreAugust 10, 2025 • Brown Brothers
An HVAC inspection conducted at the Brown Brothers Building is a preparatory step ahead of full system removal.
Read moreAnother layer of demolition completes, preparing the interior for its next stage of construction.
Read moreTrusses connecting the Woolworth stairwell towers to the second floor are secured in place, preparing the building for decking installation.
Read moreAugust 7, 2025 • Peoples Bank
Plumbers have started rough-in work on the second floor of the Peoples Bank, following the completion of underground lines. Crews are dry-fitting pipes and preparing for final connections.
Read moreRestoration continues at 615 Cleveland as the non-structural walls on the second floor are being removed to prepare for the next phase of restoration.
Read moreAugust 5, 2025 • 600 Block
After stripping drywall and stucco, demolition crews removed the entire wood framing system inside 635 Cleveland Street.
Read moreAugust 4, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.
From poured footings to roof bond beams, the Woolworth building's stairwells are structurally sound and complete.
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