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May 15, 2025 • 600 Block

Hidden Fire Scars Emerge in Renovation of Historic 635 Cleveland Street

Interior ceiling view at 635 Cleveland Street showing exposed fire-charred wood structure uncovered during demolition. — Partial ceiling removal at 635 Cleveland Street exposes fire-scarred wood framing, hidden for decades under modern finishes.

During interior demolition at 635 Cleveland Street, construction crews uncovered evidence of historical fire damage, including charred wood and visible burn marks, which had remained sealed behind finishes for decades and were only now revealed as part of the building’s top-to-bottom renovation.

The discovery emerged during careful removal of ceiling systems and partition walls. The work aims to both open the interior layout and expose the building’s original structure. The presence of fire damage adds a chapter to the building’s story, highlighting its resilience and survival through an earlier, undocumented blaze.

Wide view of demolition progress at 635 Cleveland Street showing early signs of fire char on ceiling beams.

Demolition at 635 Cleveland Street reveals the building’s original structure, with areas of fire damage starting to emerge.

Detailed view of charred wooden ceiling boards exposed at 635 Cleveland Street during interior demolition. — Close-up of original ceiling at 635 Cleveland Street showing the extensive fire char uncovered during demolition work.

Charred wood ceiling and blistered surface texture seen after demolition at 635 Cleveland Street. — Charred wood planks and blistered paint patterns become fully visible after demolition at 635 Cleveland Street, offering clues to an unknown fire.

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