Following is a post that was scheduled to be published last week, but a "certain incident" over the weekend got in the way. The photos show the operation at 208-210 Locust Street, in which the brick facade was taken down, and a temporary covering was put in place. Afterwards, the 200 block of Locust was opened to traffic.
Examining the facade
Taking it down, brick by brick
Workmen used bucket trucks to reach the bricks.
Plywood was removed from atop the temporary walkway.
The opening continually expanded throughout the day.
And there's the bathroom.
Completely down
Inspecting the work
Checking it out
Dumpster load of bricks - very few were salvageable.
Installing framing to attach to
"We're gonna need a bigger board."
Attaching the particle board
Two at a time
All wrapped up
Deconstructing the walkway
Having a look
There was even a permit posted.
A few final touches
Borough workers moved the barriers that were blocking Locust Street traffic and placed them along the front of the property to protect pedestrians.
Putting it all together
Putting away the ROAD CLOSED barricades
