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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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