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June 17, 2026 • Brown Brothers

Historic Interior Door Restoration Begins at Brown Brothers Building

A worker stripping paint from a historic interior door during restoration work at Brown Brothers. — A worker begins removing decades of paint and finish from one of the historic interior doors salvaged from the Brown Brothers Building.

Restoration of the historic interior doors at the Brown Brothers Building is underway. The process starts with the removal of accumulated paint layers, allowing preservation crews to uncover the original wood and preserve original materials and architectural details that have remained part of the building for decades.

Close-up of a worker scraping paint from a historic wood door during the restoration process. — Layers of paint are removed by hand to reveal the original wood beneath and assess the condition of the historic door.

Historic interior door with exposed wood finish displayed among other doors awaiting restoration. — Paint removal reveals original wood grain and construction details on a historic interior door from the Brown Brothers Building.

The work represents another step in the ongoing effort to retain the historic character of this 1924 Cleveland Street landmark while preserving original architectural features for future generations.

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

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