The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

December 8, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Custom Dark Wood Door Framing Installed at the Woolworth Building

Worker measuring the level for the wood door trim. — Crews measure the doorways for the custom dark wood framing.

Crews at the Woolworth Building are installing custom-built dark wood trim around the door frames, continuing the detailed interior restoration. Each frame is specially cut and assembled to match the building’s 1930s-inspired design. The trim ties in the designs of the lobby and hallway finishes, helping unify the restored interior. This work brings the project another step closer to completing the building’s period-style detailing.

Closeup of wood trim detail. — Measurements ensure a proper fit.

Carpenters assemble the wood frame. — Carpenters assemble wood pieces using glue and nails.

Worker installing wood door trim. — Crews installing custom dark wood framing around the doorways.

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