The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

February 7, 2026 • Peoples Bank

Second-Floor Tile Layout Takes Shape at the Peoples Bank Building

Dry-fitting ceramic tiles on second floor. — Crews dry-fit ceramic tiles on the second floor to confirm layout and spacing.

Tile work moves forward on the second floor of the Peoples Bank Building as crews begin dry-fitting ceramic floor tiles ahead of installation. This step allows the team to carefully lay out each tile and confirm spacing and alignment before anything is permanently set in place. By testing the layout first, crews ensure the finished floor matches the restoration plans and maintains a clean, consistent appearance throughout the space. Following dry-fitting, the tiles are secured with a cement-based adhesive for a durable finish.

A leveling laser is used to confirm accurate tile placement. — A leveling laser confirms accurate tile placement.

Aligning tile placement during dry-fit. — Dry-fitting ensures the tile layout aligns with restoration plans.

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

MORE BLOGS ON PEOPLES BANK

February 5, 2026 • Peoples Bank

Decorative Ceramic Tiles Arrive at the Peoples Bank Building

February 2, 2026 • Peoples Bank

Concrete Pour Completed on the People’s Bank Building Second Floor

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

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Restoration Updates | See daily progress on Historic Cleveland Street

The Telephone Building

Streetscape Improvements Continue at the Telephone Building

Second-Floor Tile Layout Takes Shape at the Peoples Bank Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Floor Staining Prepares First-Level Tenant Spaces 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