A wall of the Broad Street Market’s brick building collapsed Monday.
A wall of the Broad Street Market’s brick building collapsed Monday morning.
A portion of the building, which is currently under construction following a devastating July 2023 fire, crumbled leaving a pile of bricks on the side closest to the Millworks.
Harrisburg Communications Director Mischelle Moyer confirmed that the wall fell, but no one was injured. She said that Mayor Wanda Williams and officials are meeting to assess the situation, saying that “it proved the building to be unstable.”
“At this time, structural engineers and architects are on site and beginning a comprehensive assessment of the damage to the building, as well as the potential impact on the overall restoration project,” Moyer said. “This evaluation process will take several days to complete to ensure accuracy and safety.”
Moyer said that the city will share more information and updates as they are available.
“We ask for patience and understanding as the professionals carefully evaluate the situation,” she said. “The historic Broad Street Market is a treasured landmark, and this work will be approached with the diligence, care, and prominence it deserves.”
The Historic Harrisburg Association released a statement on Monday as well.
“We were saddened to learn that a portion of its brick wall collapsed this morning,” the statement said. “Another setback is the last thing the market needs. But we are confident that it can be restored, as we have seen with other high-profile landmarks, such as the historic portion of Strawberry Square at Third and Market Streets whose brick walls were restored in the 1980s. Fortunately, Alexander Construction Management and the architect, Murphy & Dittenhafer, have outstanding historic preservation expertise. We are confident that this will be an award-winning restoration project.”
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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