May 14, 2025 • The Telephone Building
Crews are hand-staining the birch doors on the first floor of the Telephone Building, as part of the detailed interior finish work that is bringing the 1915 landmark in line with its carefully restored historic façade.
Crews complete the two-phase removal of the Woolworth building’s elevator shaft and rooftop elevator room, restoring the historic structure’s original profile and clearing the way for future upgrades.
Read moreMay 12, 2025 • Peoples Bank
Crews complete vertical saw cutting into the east wall’s second-floor façade in preparation for upcoming demolition work.
Read moreCrews reconstruct the elevator pit at Peoples Bank, deepening and reinforcing the original foundation to support the new elevator shaft.
Read moreMay 10, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.
Crews have cut through the concrete slab at Woolworth to prepare for new stair shaft installation.
Read moreMay 9, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.
Restoration contractors remove 18 windows—from the Woolworth building to prepare for Winco replacements that restore the historic façade’s original proportions and architectural rhythm.
Read moreThe Telephone Building awning is painted in Marsh Brown and Mink, designer-selected to match its original design. Primer and two coats ensure lasting durability.
Read moreMay 7, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.
Demolition crews remove over 7,600 square feet of old roof structure at the Woolworth building, clearing the way for a new insulated roof system and wood joists.
Read moreNew electrical panels, vaults and wiring have been installed at Woolworth as part of its infrastructure upgrade.
Read moreMay 5, 2025 • The Telephone Building
Detailed corbels recreate the original awning profile at the Telephone Building, marking a key phase in the restoration of its historic façade.
Read moreWith scaffolding in place, stucco demolition begins at the historic Peoples Bank. Crews are removing thick, outdated stucco to prepare for full façade restoration.
Read moreInterior demolition has begun at the Brown Brothers Building, clearing the way for the preservation of original 1924 doors, transoms and wood casings.
Read moreMay 1, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.
Concrete blocks now fill the two rear openings at the F.W. Woolworth building, forming a structural back wall aligned with the new design.
Read moreCrews demolish and prepare to rebuild the compromised east wall at the Peoples Bank, reinforcing the building’s stability while protecting the surrounding environment.
Read moreOur restoration team partnered with Boyd Clocks to carefully disassemble the historic 1930s clock at Peoples Bank. The copper-faced timepiece is now undergoing full restoration, including reglazing, cleaning and preservation of its patina.
Read moreRestoration crews install the wraparound cantilevered awning framework on the Telephone Building, reintroducing a signature 1914 detail with newly reinforced steel and corrugated supports.
Read moreApril 1, 2025 • Peoples Bank
Crews begin constructing new first-floor walls at Peoples Bank, setting the stage for continued restoration.
Read moreMarch 20, 2025 • Peoples Bank
Crews remove the aging roof and begin reinforcing the second floor of the historic Peoples Bank building.
Read moreThe original 1928 Woolworth brick façade has been revealed as crews clear nonoriginal materials ahead of sign restoration.
Read moreMarch 11, 2025 • 600 Block
Demolition crews at 639 Cleveland remove walls and finishes, revealing unexpected steel framing and a patchwork of materials beneath.
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