The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

December 18, 2025 • Peoples Bank

New Rooftop AC Units Lifted into Place at the Peoples Bank Building

peoples bank building ac system — AC unit set onto the structural support platform on the roof.

A major piece of equipment has arrived at the Peoples Bank building as crews craned new air-conditioning units onto the rooftop. The large units were lifted high above the building and carefully set into position, marking a visible step forward in the restoration. These rooftop systems will help cool and ventilate the interior spaces below while keeping bulky mechanical equipment out of sight. Once secured on their steel support platforms, the units will bring the building closer to a fully modern climate system—an important upgrade for long-term comfort and usability.

Workers guiding rooftop unit. — Crews guide the unit as it is lowered into its rooftop position.

peoples bank building rooftop — Crane lifts a new AC unit above the Peoples Bank building roofline.

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

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

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

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Exterior Waterproofing Begins at the Peoples Bank Building

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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

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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