The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

January 27, 2026 • Peoples Bank

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

Checking measurements for drywall installation. — Crews carry drywall panels into position for installation.

Drywall work is underway on the first floor of the Peoples Bank Building, marking the transition from open framing to more defined interior spaces. Crews are measuring and cutting drywall to ensure precise placement as the space plan takes shape. Initial installation begins with the ceilings, which establish reference lines and help guide the rest of the interior layout.

Carrying drywall panels during interior work. — Crews move drywall panels into place.

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

MORE BLOGS ON PEOPLES BANK

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 26, 2026 • Peoples Bank

Exterior Waterproofing Begins at the Peoples Bank Building

January 24, 2026 • Peoples Bank

Peoples Bank Building Prepares for the Return of Its Historic Timepiece

January 22, 2026 • Peoples Bank

Pipe Insulation Work Advances with First-Floor Installation at the Peoples Bank Building

January 20, 2026 • Peoples Bank

Second-Floor Ceilings Take Shape at the Peoples Bank Building

January 18, 2026 • Peoples Bank

Specialty Glass Installation Completed on West Wall of Peoples Bank Building

January 16, 2026 • Peoples Bank

Rigid Foam Board Insulation Protects Historic Masonry at the Peoples Bank Building

January 14, 2026 • Peoples Bank

West Wall Window Openings Prepared for Specialty Glass at the Peoples Bank Building

January 13, 2026 • Peoples Bank

South Entrance Canopy Preparations Advance at 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

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

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