The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

July 16, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Second-Floor Decking Repaired at the Peoples Bank Building

Two workers on lifts installing lumber between ceiling joists in brick-walled interior. — Crews install structural blocking between ceiling joists on the second floor of Peoples Bank.

Carpenters completed structural floor work on the second story of the historic Peoples Bank. To correct unevenness and prepare for future tenant use, the team first removed existing floor materials to expose the trusses. These trusses were then individually adjusted, either raised or lowered, to level the surface.

Two men working from lifts to adjust wood decking on underside of second floor. — Contractors align new floor decking across the exposed truss framework.

Worker nailing plywood floor decking over open joists at upper level. — New floor decking is secured in place as restoration progresses on the second story.

Worker marking cut lines on a wooden beam at a sawhorse inside renovation site. — Precision measurements help preserve original framing lines as restoration continues.

With the framework realigned, new decking can be installed to create a consistent and secure walking surface across the upper floor.

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 27, 2026 • Peoples Bank

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

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

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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