The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

October 25, 2025 • Peoples Bank

East Stairwell Demolition and Framing Prep at the Peoples Bank Building

Worker clearing wall material from stairwell. — Crews remove old wall materials from the east stairwell at the Peoples Bank building.

Crews at the Peoples Bank building are clearing and demolishing portions of the east stairwell to make way for metal framing. The team removes old wall finishes and excess wood materials to prepare the main stairwell to the upstairs office spaces for a sturdier framework that will shape the restored interior. Once complete, the metal framing will serve as the structural base for a smooth, finished entry leading up to the office spaces—bringing modern strength to the historic building.

Cleared stairwell prepared for framing. — Stairwell demolition makes space for the upgraded metal framing.

Stairwell under cleanup and prep work. — Excess wood from the east stairwell is removed as part of the demolition process.

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

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Restoration Updates | See daily progress on Historic Cleveland Street

The Telephone Building

Streetscape Upgrades Begin Along the Telephone Building

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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

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