July 23, 2025 • 600 Block

Steel Support Columns Are Removed from the Interior of 635 Cleveland

Crew removing interior steel beams at 635 Cleveland
A crew member removes steel columns from the interior of 635 Cleveland Street.

Crews at 635 Cleveland Street completed the careful removal of the non-load-bearing steel support columns from the interior. Using precision cutting tools, each column was detached in sections and then extracted to clear the way for a redesigned open floor plan. This marks a key structural transition for the future restaurant space, which will now move into layout preparation and framing.

Saw cutting through steel beam during 635 Cleveland demo

A crew member uses a saw to make precision cuts through the steel column.

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