The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

June 30, 2025 • Peoples Bank

West Wall Rebuilt at the Peoples Bank Building

Two masons installing concrete blocks on the west wall. — Crews on scaffolding lay the upper layer of concrete blocks to reinforce the west wall.

Crews rebuilding the west wall of the Peoples Bank building completed a crucial structural phase. Following demolition of the former vault area to make room for a new stairwell and back hallway, workers uncovered an unsupported section of the west wall that was previously exposed to the elements.

Worker cutting concrete block with power saw for west wall rebuild at Peoples Bank. — A crew member cuts a concrete block for the reconstructed west wall at Peoples Bank.

To stabilize the area, masons enlarged the wall opening by removing loose brick and began laying concrete blocks to reinforce the structure. The adjacent space between buildings is also being framed with studs to accommodate future utility lines, supporting the building’s long-term adaptive use as a restaurant.

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

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Restoration Updates | See daily progress on Historic Cleveland Street

The Telephone Building

Streetscape Paver Work Nears Completion at the Telephone Building

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F.W. Woolworth Co.

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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