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July 24, 2025 • Brown Brothers

Back Bathroom Demolition Clears an Interior Section at Brown Brothers Building

Worker on ladder tearing down interior wall in Brown Brothers building during demolition. — Crew member removes drywall in the back unit of 617 Cleveland during bathroom demolition.

Interior work continues at the historic Brown Brothers Building, where crews have completed the demolition of the ground-floor bathroom at 617 Cleveland Street. The removed materials included non-original drywall and wood framing, along with all associated plumbing fixtures.

Close-up of demolition worker prying drywall from bathroom wall at 617 Cleveland. — Precision demolition work reveals plumbing and framing inside the bathroom wall.

This removal clears the way for reconfiguration of interior space as part of the broader adaptive reuse plan for the 1924 structure.

Learn more about the full restoration plan for the Brown Brothers Building.

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