The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

May 27, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

East Stairwell Shaft Rebuild Begins at the Woolworth Building

Stacked concrete masonry units forming the base of the new stairwell shaft. — The first eight-foot section of concrete blocks marks the start of the stairwell rebuild.

Demolition work inside the historic Woolworth building has progressed to a critical reconstruction phase. The east stairwell, which was not code-compliant, was fully removed to make way for a new stair structure that meets current safety codes and design standards.

To enable this upgrade, crews first cut into the existing concrete slab to accommodate reinforcements. Then, a new stairwell foundation was formed and poured, establishing the base for vertical construction. Once the foundation cured and was ready, masons laid the first eight-foot section of concrete blocks, marking the start of the shaft rebuild.

Construction crew prepares space for stairwell reinforcements. — Workers cut through the existing slab to prepare for the new stairwell foundation.

Fresh concrete poured into wooden forms for the new stairwell foundation. — Concrete was poured to create the stairwell base.

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

MORE BLOGS ON F.W. WOOLWORTH CO.

August 27, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Roof Decking Installed at the Woolworth Building

August 22, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Wooden Roof Trusses Are Installed at the Woolworth Building

August 19, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Brick Installation Progress Underway on the Woolworth Building Storefront

August 15, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Framing Is Installed on the Woolworth Building South Parapet

August 11, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Storefront Brick Cutting Begins at Woolworth

August 8, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Stairwell Trusses Are Connected at the Woolworth Building

August 4, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

The East and West Stairwell Rebuild Is Complete at the Woolworth Building

July 31, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Sign Placement Preparation Is Underway at the Woolworth Building

July 26, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Storefront Soffits are Installed at the Woolworth Building

July 22, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Bond Beams Installed at the South Parapet of the F.W. Woolworth Co. Building

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Restoration Updates | See daily progress on Historic Cleveland Street

The Telephone Building

Shellac Sealing Begins on Exposed Woodwork in the Telephone Building

Electrical Equipment Installation in Progress at Peoples Bank

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Roof Decking Installed at the Woolworth Building

Original Brick Walls Are Revealed at the Brown Brothers Building

Mezzanine Trusses Removed 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