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July 19, 2025 • Brown Brothers

Interior Wall Removal Continues at the Brown Brothers Building

Wall removal reveals open framing between first-floor retail spaces. — Demolition reveals the structural grid behind the retail bays, essential for assessing future wall placement.

Restoration crews have continued removing interior walls at the Brown Brothers Building, a 1924 Cleveland Street landmark. Most of the interior walls composed of wood and stucco are being carefully demolished to allow for future reconstruction and a full structural evaluation of the framing.

Worker loads wall debris from interior demo into trailer behind Brown Brothers building. — A crew member hauls debris from the Brown Brothers interior demolition into a trailer.

Crew removes interior wood and stucco wall to expose original framing. — Interior walls are removed section by section to expose the framing for evaluation.

This methodical removal supports both restoration and redesign, allowing the architectural team to assess the wood-framed skeleton of the two-story structure while preparing for the installation of new walls that will align with the upcoming plans. The work is part of a broader, historical revitalization of one of downtown Clearwater’s iconic buildings.

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

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