The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

July 12, 2025 • Peoples Bank

Window Buck Installation Begins at Peoples Bank

Worker drills window buck into masonry at Peoples Bank restoration. — A crew member fastens a window buck into the masonry opening during window preparation work.

Restoration crews at the historic Peoples Bank building have begun installing window bucks, which are wooden frames inserted into masonry openings to prepare for window placement. Each buck is anchored into place with fasteners and caulked with a layer of sealant to ensure waterproofing and long-term adhesion.

Two workers install and seal window bucks on exterior of Peoples Bank. — Restoration crews install new window bucks along the building’s exterior, caulking the base with sealant for waterproofing.

This step is essential for transitioning from structural work to exterior finishing, helping restore the building’s original window configuration with historically appropriate detailing.

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

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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