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Centennial Mills demolition rocks Portland in controlled blast
Centennial Mills demolition rocks Portland in controlled blast
Centennial Mills demolition rocks Portland in controlled blast

Published on: 08/17/2026

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Demolition crews used explosives to bring down the water tank at the top of the Centennial Mills wreckage, the first step toward demolishing the structure after a fire. Beth Nakamura/The OregonianDemolition crews used explosives to bring down the water tank at the top of the Centennial Mills wreckage, the first step toward demolishing the structure after a fire. Beth Nakamura/The OregonianDemolition crews used explosives to bring down the water tank at the top of the Centennial Mills wreckage, the first step toward demolishing the structure after a fire. Beth Nakamura/The OregonianDemolition crews used explosives to bring down the water tank at the top of the Centennial Mills wreckage, the first step toward demolishing the structure after a fire. Beth Nakamura/The OregonianDemolition crews used explosives to bring down the water tank at the top of the Centennial Mills wreckage, the first step toward demolishing the structure after a fire. Beth Nakamura/The OregonianDemolition crews used explosives to bring down the water tank at the top of the Centennial Mills wreckage, the first step toward demolishing the structure after a fire. Beth Nakamura/The OregonianDemolition crews used explosives to bring down the water tank at the top of the Centennial Mills wreckage, the first step toward demolishing the structure after a fire. Beth Nakamura/The OregonianPeople gathered around the perimeter of the Centennial Mills building to catch a glimpse of the demolition of the water tower that sits atop the building. Beth Nakamura/The OregonianPeople gathered around the perimeter of the Centennial Mills building to catch a glimpse of the demolition of the water tower that sits atop the building. Beth Nakamura/The OregonianDemolition crews used explosives to bring down the water tank at the top of the Centennial Mills wreckage, the first step toward demolishing the structure after a fire. Beth Nakamura/The OregonianAfter a public disturbance on Northwest Pettygrove Street near Northwest 11th Avenue, a person was arrested. The arrest occurred before the demolition began. Beth Nakamura/The OregonianDemolition crews used explosives to bring down the water tank at the top of the Centennial Mills wreckage, the first step toward demolishing the structure after a fire. Beth Nakamura/The OregonianDemolition crews used explosives to bring down the water tank at the top of the Centennial Mills wreckage, the first step toward demolishing the structure after a fire. Beth Nakamura/The OregonianDemolition crews used explosives to bring down the water tank at the top of the Centennial Mills wreckage, the first step toward demolishing the structure after a fire.Demolition crews used explosives to bring down the water tank at the top of the Centennial Mills wreckage, the first step toward demolishing the structure after a fire. Beth Nakamura/The OregonianDemolition crews used explosives to bring down the water tank at the top of the Centennial Mills wreckage, the first step toward demolishing the structure after a fire. Beth Nakamura/The OregonianPeople gathered around the perimeter of the Centennial Mills building to catch a glimpse of the demolition of the water tower that sits atop the building. Beth Nakamura/The OregonianDemolition crews used explosives to bring down the water tank at the top of the Centennial Mills wreckage, the first step toward demolishing the structure after a fire. Beth Nakamura/The OregonianPeople gathered around the perimeter of the Centennial Mills building to catch a glimpse of the demolition of the water tower that sits atop the building. Beth Nakamura/The OregonianPeople gathered around the perimeter of the Centennial Mills building to catch a glimpse of the demolition of the water tower that sits atop the building. Beth Nakamura/The OregonianAfter a public disturbance on Northwest Pettygrove Street near Northwest 11th Avenue, a person was arrested. The arrest occurred before the demolition began. Beth Nakamura/The OregonianPeople gathered around the perimeter of the Centennial Mills building to catch a glimpse of the demolition of the water tower that sits atop the building. Beth Nakamura/The OregonianDemolition crews used explosives to bring down the water tank at the top of the Centennial Mills wreckage, the first step toward demolishing the structure after a fire. Beth Nakamura/The Oregonian

A planned explosion rocked Northwest Portland on Monday as contractors began demolishing the burned-out Centennial Mills building in the Pearl District.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2026/08/centennial-mills-demolition-rocks-portland-in-controlled-blast.html

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