The highlighted section of the Broad Street Market’s brick building is slated for demolition. (photo: city of Harrisburg)
A demolition crew this week plans to raze a portion of the wall of the brick building of the Broad Street Market.
Late Sunday, the city stated that it would remove a 30-foot section of the building’s wall near the southwest corner of Verbeke and Capital streets, close to the courtyard.
In a press release, the city called the work a “planned and previously anticipated demolition” that is being done “as part of ongoing safety and stabilization efforts.”
According to the city, the demolition is being done because “this specific section of wall has been identified by engineers as bowing and sagging.”
This presents a structural concern that must be addressed during the construction process, the city stated.
“This demolition has always been part of the broader stabilization and redevelopment plan for the Broad Street Market,” stated the release. “It is targeted, intentional and limited in scope. It does not represent a change in direction, nor does it impact the city’s continued commitment to preserving and restoring this historic community asset.”
The brick building was heavily damaged in a July 2023 electrical fire, and building reconstruction began in late 2025. In December, a large section of an exterior wall collapsed on the opposite side of the market building.
“The safety of residents, visitors, and workers is our top priority,” the city stated. “Addressing structural issues early and responsibly is essential to protecting the future of the Broad Street Market.”
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