The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

February 1, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Roof Preparation Underway for Solar Panel Installation at the Woolworth Building

F.W. Woolworth solar panels — Mounting brackets are laid out in precise locations on the Woolworth building roof in preparation for the solar panels.

Preparatory steps are underway on the roof of the Woolworth building to prepare for the upcoming installation of solar panels. Teams have measured the roof to confirm precise placement and are installing mounting brackets that will support the panels once they arrive. Panel placement is planned so the system is out of view from street level, allowing the building’s exterior appearance to remain unchanged. This addition brings modern sustainability to the Woolworth building while preserving its historic character.

Measuring roof for solar panel placement. — Crews lay out straight reference lines for the upcoming installation.

Installing solar panel mounting brackets. — Adhesive foam is applied to keep the mounting brackets securely in place.

Learn more about the ongoing restoration of the F.W. Woolworth Co. building.

MORE BLOGS ON F.W. WOOLWORTH CO.

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

January 7, 2026 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Vintage Photo Installed in the Lobby of the Woolworth 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

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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