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Cooley High School - Salvage of architectural ornamentation

Crews remove architectural ornamentation from Cooley High School on June 9, 2026, ahead of the school's demolition.

Crews remove architectural ornamentation from Cooley High School on June 9, 2026, ahead of the school's demolition.

Crews remove terra cotta medallions from Cooley High School on June 9, 2026

Crews remove terra cotta medallions from Cooley High School on June 9, 2026

Crews prepare to remove one of Cooley High School's cupolas on June 11, 2026.

Crews prepare to remove one of Cooley High School's cupolas on June 11, 2026.

Crews continue to remove terra cotta ornamentation off Cooley High School on June 11, 2026.

Crews continue to remove terra cotta ornamentation off Cooley High School on June 11, 2026.

Crews continue to remove terra cotta ornamentation off Cooley High School on June 11, 2026.

Crews continue to remove terra cotta ornamentation off Cooley High School on June 11, 2026.