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April 4, 2026 • Brown Brothers

First-Floor Ceiling Removal Reveals Structural Conditions at the Brown Brothers Building

Construction worker removing tin ceiling panels with pry bar. — Deteriorated tin ceiling panels are removed using a pry bar.

Ceiling removal is underway on the first floor of the Brown Brothers Building as crews dismantle deteriorated tin panels to expose the structure above. Using pry bars, construction crews carefully separate and lower sections of the ceiling, revealing wood framing and original building materials concealed for decades.

This phase allows for a clear assessment of the building’s structural system and existing conditions. As layers are removed, the underlying framework becomes visible, providing critical insight that will guide stabilization and future restoration work. The process marks a significant step in returning the interior to a historically accurate and structurally sound state.

Ceiling panels falling away expose wood beams above. — Interior demolition progresses as suspended ceiling sections are brought down.

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

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