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June 16, 2025 • Brown Brothers

Interior Walls Removed to Expose Structural Framework at Brown Brothers

Worker swinging hammer into drywall as wall fragments fall onto the floor. — Controlled demolition inside the future ground-floor retail space.

Crews demolished nonstructural interior walls at the Brown Brothers Building to reveal the original framing. This stage is intended to expose as much of the structure as possible during demolition. By fully opening up the interior, the design team can verify existing conditions and ensure all structural and mechanical details are accurately documented in the construction drawings.

Worker using a sledgehammer to break through drywall inside the building near rear exit. — A demolition crew member begins opening up a partition wall during interior teardown.

Construction worker removes drywall to expose wood framing and black insulation. — Wall removal reveals internal framing behind finished drywall.

This process is an essential part of restoring Brown Brothers, which is one of the 600 Block’s few historically significant buildings, into a fully restored commercial anchor while preserving its architectural integrity.

Worker unloads wall debris into a large dumpster outside. — Demolition debris is cleared from the Brown Brothers Building site.

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

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