Staton Companies Hired for Centennial Mills Demolition in Portland
The City of Portland has hired Staton Companies to demolish the Centennial Mills building in the Pearl District. The abandoned structure, which was damaged by a fire on August 2 and is at risk of collapse, requires specialized demolition expertise…
Portland, OR, August 13, 2026 —
The City of Portland has contracted Staton Companies for the demolition of the Centennial Mills building, a long-abandoned structure located in the city’s Pearl District.
The decision to proceed with demolition comes after the building sustained significant damage from a fire that occurred on August 2. The extent of the damage has left the structure in a precarious state, with officials citing an increased risk of collapse.
The demolition project is expected to require specialized expertise. The building’s compromised condition, coupled with its proximity to surrounding infrastructure, necessitates a careful and controlled approach to ensure public safety and prevent damage to adjacent properties.
The specifics of the demolition timeline and the full scope of the work to be undertaken by Staton Companies were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Makenna Marks on www.kptv.com, see more information here.
