The scaffolding outside the old Proctor’s Theater building on Fourth Street in downtown Troy is scheduled to come down over the next couple of weeks. It was put up after bricks fell from the RPI-owned structure in July 2005.
The removal announcement came after Mayor Harry Tutunjian began to apply pressure to the Institute, urging it to clear the street. He cited comments by the city engineer, Russ Reeves, who noted that there are no signs of material or debris from the façade, and recommended the immediate removal of the scaffolding.
The city closed the street Wednesday so that Rensselaer engineers could inspect the building and examine the options. Acting Assistant Vice President of Government and Community Relations Allison Newman said that a little bit of work was needed, and that it should be complete in time for the Victorian Stroll on December 3.
