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Center in the Square rooftop

Construction workers face a December 31st deadline to complete building renovations at Center in the Square, and Center officials say they’ll get it done. The deadline is a firm one because millions of dollars in tax credits require the work to be completed this year. The center is set to reopen after the $27 million renovation next May. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story.

(Continue reading for photographs inside and atop the building.)

 

 

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Work on the building’s exterior and interior must be completed by December 31. (WFIR photos)

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Once debris is removed in January, crews will treat the walls and floors.

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The rooftop will offer views into the butterfly atrium and across downtown Roanoke.

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The green rooftop will be open to the public without an admission charge.