The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

October 1, 2025 • Peoples Bank

East Entry Constructed at the Peoples Bank Building

Concrete is mixed to join the blocks together. — Crews mix cement before applying it between concrete blocks.

Masonry crews are constructing the recessed entry on the east side of the Peoples Bank building. Using cement and concrete block, the wall is being built with embedded metal reinforcement rods to ensure long-term stability. The entry anchors the east side with durable materials while maintaining the building’s historic design on Cleveland Street.

Steel rebar strengthens the block wall. — Crew members install metal rods to reinforce the wall.

New entry is framed in masonry. — The recessed entry takes shape as crews build it with concrete blocks.

Learn more about the full restoration plan for the Peoples Bank building.

MORE BLOGS ON PEOPLES BANK

February 16, 2026 • Peoples Bank

Heating and Air Conditioning Work Continues on the First Floor of the Peoples Bank Building

February 14, 2026 • Peoples Bank

Decorative Floor Tile Installation Advances at the Peoples Bank Building

February 12, 2026 • Peoples Bank

Mediterranean Mosaic Tiles Arrive at the Peoples Bank Building

February 9, 2026 • Peoples Bank

Heating and Air Conditioning Work Begins Inside the Peoples Bank Building

February 7, 2026 • Peoples Bank

Second-Floor Tile Layout Takes Shape at the Peoples Bank Building

February 5, 2026 • Peoples Bank

Decorative Ceramic Tiles Arrive at the Peoples Bank Building

February 2, 2026 • Peoples Bank

Concrete Pour Completed on the People’s Bank Building Second Floor

January 31, 2026 • Peoples Bank

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

January 29, 2026 • Peoples Bank

Full-Scale Exterior Templates Laid Out at the Peoples Bank Building

January 27, 2026 • Peoples Bank

Peoples Bank Building First-Floor Interior Takes Shape as Drywall Work Begins

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Restoration Updates | See daily progress on Historic Cleveland Street

The Telephone Building

Streetscape Paver Work Nears Completion at the Telephone Building

Heating and Air Conditioning Work Continues on the First Floor of the Peoples Bank Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Solar Panels Arrive at the Woolworth Building

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

Electrical Removal Completed at 635 Cleveland Street

SEE ALL UPDATES

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