When we snapped this photo of the rear of Ward’s Bakery earlier this week, we did so simply because we were struck by how far along the demolition actually was; from the front, one would have no idea. Now, per Atlantic Yards Report, news comes of the project being hit with a Stop Work Order after a member of the demolition crew was injured on Monday. Other than remedial safety work, demolition may not recommence until the structural engineer gives the thumbs-up. And here we had deludedly held out hope that the recent delays and problems with the Atlantic Yards project as a whole might have opened up a window to save the historic building. Silly us.
Stop-work order at Ward Bakery [Atlantic Yards Report] GMAP
Ward’s Watch: Prepping By The Parapet [Brownstoner]
Ward’s Bakery Demolition Imminent [Brownstoner]