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August 3, 2026 • 600 Block

Masonry Debris Removal Prepares 639 Cleveland Street for Reconstruction

Loader operates among demolished masonry debris — Demolition crews use heavy equipment to collect and remove concrete masonry debris from the building site.

Demolition crews continue clearing large amounts of debris at 639 Cleveland Street following the removal of the exterior walls. The former wall systems included unreinforced terra-cotta block and concrete masonry units, making removal necessary as the building moves toward reconstruction with modern codes, materials and methods. Crews are preparing the site for the next phase of work.

Loader clears masonry debris after exterior wall demolition. — A skid-steer loader pushes and gathers masonry debris from the demolished exterior wall sections.

Skid-steer loader removes demolition debris at 639 Cleveland Street. — A skid-steer loader moves demolition debris from the 639 Cleveland Street site after exterior wall removal.

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July 30, 2026 • 600 Block

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July 29, 2026 • 600 Block

East Wall Demolition Brings the Building Framework Into View at 639 Cleveland Street

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July 27, 2026 • 600 Block

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West Wall Removal Exposes Building Structure at 639 Cleveland Street

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