The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

July 20, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

A New Steel Framework Secured for the Woolworth Building’s Roof Reinforcement

Worker on ladder fastening steel beam to column inside historic Woolworth building. — A steelworker aligns a horizontal beam with the column during final installation.

The structural steel framework inside the Woolworth building is fully installed, completing a major internal reinforcement milestone. The steel skeleton forms the base for a new truss system that will support the updated roof and ensure long-term structural integrity.

Overhead view of crane lowering steel beam into the Woolworth building. — Crane lowers final structural beam into place into the Woolworth building.

Worker moves steel beams across open floor of Woolworth building. — Crew member prepares interior beams for placement between newly installed columns.

While most of the steel was installed manually, the final beams were lowered by crane due to limited access around the rear columns. With the final pieces secured, the building is readied for the next phase of truss installation and roof construction.

Learn more about the full restoration plan for the F.W. Woolworth Co. building.

MORE BLOGS ON F.W. WOOLWORTH CO.

February 1, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Roof Preparation Underway for Solar Panel Installation at the Woolworth Building

January 28, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Decorative Columns Added to the Woolworth Building Lobby

January 25, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Shellac Sealing Begins on Exposed Woodwork at the Woolworth Building

January 23, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Improvements Underway in Gas Light Alley Beside the Woolworth Building

January 21, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Sustainable Stairwell Treading Installed at the Woolworth Building

January 19, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Display Case Installed in the Woolworth Building Lobby

January 17, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Baseboards Added to Interior Spaces at the Woolworth Building

January 15, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Storefront Entryway Takes Shape with Concrete Finishing at the Woolworth Building

January 11, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Elevator Interior Takes on an Authentic 1930s Look at the Woolworth Building

January 9, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Final Interior Paint Coat Brings the Woolworth Building Closer to Completion

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Restoration Updates | See daily progress on Historic Cleveland Street

The Telephone Building

Streetscape Upgrades Begin Along the Telephone Building

Second-Floor Lighting Installation Moves Forward at the Peoples Bank Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Roof Preparation Underway for Solar Panel Installation at the Woolworth Building

Drywall Removal Completes on the First Floor of the Brown Brothers Building

Electrical Removal Completed at 635 Cleveland Street

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An exciting new chapter of historic restoration begins for four unique properties on Cleveland Street in Downtown Clearwater.

See the magnificent transformation now underway

FOR INFORMATION

Scott Dobbins
scott@hybridgecre.com