The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

October 12, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Window Openings Are Prepared for Installation at the Woolworth Building

Crew member installing window bucks. — Crew members install wooden window bucks to all the window openings at the Woolworth building.

At the Woolworth building, crews are preparing each window opening for installation. As part of this, they first install wooden window bucks in each opening. To ensure the bucks sit evenly, crews shave down and level the brick. Once the bucks are in place, a waterproofing primer is applied to form a protective moisture barrier. This step ensures that once the windows are installed, the building’s envelope remains durable and weather-tight for years to come.

Closeup of bricks being leveled. — Power tools are used to create a level surface for the window bucks.

Crew member priming the window opening. — Crew members apply waterproofing primer to the window openings.

Worker primes window opening with waterproofing paint. — The primer is applied on the window bucks and bricks.

Learn more about the full restoration plan for the F.W. Woolworth Co. building.

MORE BLOGS ON F.W. WOOLWORTH CO.

November 29, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Elevator Installation Underway at the Woolworth Building

November 28, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

The Southwest Awning Takes Shape at the Woolworth Building

November 27, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

First Floor Electrical Outlet Installation Completed at the Woolworth Building

November 25, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Façade Work Advances with New Storefront Paint at the Woolworth Building

November 24, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

First Floor Interior Trim Installation Underway at the Woolworth Building

November 23, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Rooftop AC Drainage Line Installed at the Woolworth Building

November 22, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Electrical Conduits are Routed Through the Woolworth Building’s Second Floor

November 20, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Creative Office Space Drywall Nearing Completion at the Woolworth Building

November 16, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Interior Painting Is Complete in the Woolworth Building Lobby

November 14, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Storefront Trim Installation Progresses at the Woolworth Building

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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