Last time Eastern Market was all over the news, it looked like this:

(Of course, let’s not forget this either.)

However, today was about moving forward.  Construction workers and officials gathered at the building and discussed its upcoming re-introduction into D.C. life. Crews expect to complete the project on June 9.

Eastern Market will officially reopen on June 26; A community celebration will be held the following day on Saturday June 27, according to a press release from the city. Here’s a sneak peak of how the recovery’s going:

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