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July 17, 2026 • 600 Block

Steel Support Beam Revealed During 639 Cleveland Street Façade Removal

Aerial view of façade demolition progress. — An aerial view shows ongoing façade demolition at 639 Cleveland Street as crews carefully remove exterior wall sections.

Crews continue removing sections of the front façade at 639 Cleveland Street, revealing details from the structure’s original construction. During demolition, workers uncovered a steel support beam concealed within the masonry wall. This structural element, designed to help support the building, provides valuable insight into existing conditions as redevelopment progresses.

Worker removing façade and exposing steel beam. — A crew member uses specialized equipment to remove the front façade at 639 Cleveland Street, exposing a steel support beam previously hidden within the masonry wall.

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Rebar Cages Lifted Into Front Columns at 623–627 Cleveland Street

August 28, 2026 • 600 Block

19-Foot Rebar Cages Assembled for Front Columns at 623–627 Cleveland Street

August 27, 2026 • 600 Block

Steel Fabrication Underway for New Roof at 623–627 Cleveland Street

August 26, 2026 • 600 Block

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August 25, 2026 • 600 Block

Wood Panels and Bracing Added Along Masonry Walls at 623–627 Cleveland Street

August 24, 2026 • 600 Block

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August 23, 2026 • 600 Block

Rebar Cages Take Shape Within Masonry Walls at 623–627 Cleveland Street

August 22, 2026 • 600 Block

Rebar Cut to Fit Prepared Wall Channels at 623–627 Cleveland Street

August 21, 2026 • 600 Block

Mixed Masonry Removed from Front Wall at 623–627 Cleveland Street

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