Restoration Updates

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All bathrooms and plumbing systems are removed at 635 Cleveland Street, clearing the way for installation of new copper plumbing.

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Crews remove the interior walls at the Brown Brothers building to reveal the original framework.

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The elevator shaft at Peoples Bank was fully rebuilt with reinforced concrete block walls and a new foundation.

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Crews complete careful brick repairs on the first floor of the Telephone Building by reusing original white brick from hidden sections and replacing damaged areas to preserve both structure and character.

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The east wall of the Peoples Bank building is rebuilt using reinforced concrete blocks.

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During interior demolition at 635 Cleveland Street, crews removed old carpet, exposing the concrete slab beneath.

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At the Woolworth building, crews pour a new elevator pit foundation, creating a solid base for a code-compliant shaft.

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The interior storefront of the Brown Brothers Building has been removed, opening space for a newly designed entry system as part of ongoing renovations.

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A duct is added to the first-floor AC at the Telephone Building to help reduce noise and create a quieter space for future tenants.

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Crews removed the old carpet from 629 Cleveland Street, uncovering the original tile floor beneath as part of early stage demolition.

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A portion of the roof at Peoples Bank was removed and replaced with angled planks and sheathing, both of which encourage proper stormwater drainage.

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Crews have begun leveling the second floor in preparation for the installation of a new floor system at the Woolworth building. 

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With interior window trim now in place, the Telephone Building’s first-floor storefront takes a step closer to completion.

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AC coils were removed at 639 Cleveland Street and refrigerant was recovered at 645, completing an environmentally responsible phase of demolition.

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The new elevator shaft is taking shape at the Peoples Bank, where block walls are reinforced with poured concrete for lasting support.

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Second-floor decking has been removed at the F.W. Woolworth Co. building, exposing joists and clearing the way for structural repairs to correct decades of uneven flooring.

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Electricians installed exterior lighting at the Telephone Building, adding ambient illumination and enhancing the 1914 structure’s visual appeal at street level.

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Paint removal continues at the Brown Brothers Building. Crews discovered that much of the front façade brick remains unpainted, and it will be preserved in its original state.

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After extensive interior demolition, the lead architect conducted a full walkthrough of the 600 Block to document exposed structural features and finalize the restoration plans.

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Crews are rebuilding a section of the east wall at Peoples Bank, reinforcing its foundation and preparing it to support key upper-level architectural elements.

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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